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# UK SBS PR16256 ESS Liquid Nitrogen Distribution

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3746280d-d0c2-481e-afa5-4b673a1aa1dc

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS PR16256 ESS Liquid Nitrogen Distribution" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a buyer based in Swindon, England. This open tender, classified under the works category with a focus on liquid nitrogen supply, is currently in the award stage following its publication on 5th January 2017, with submissions closing by 19th January 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 31st March 2017 and conclude on 31st March 2018, with a contract value of £35,000 and a minimum threshold of £25,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cryogenics and related engineering solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is open and promotes competitive bidding. Companies engaged in the installation and commissioning of nitrogen supply systems will find this contract favourable. Interested suppliers should ensure they are registered on the CCS eSourcing Suite to participate effectively in the tendering process.

## Notice

As part of an In-Kind Contribution to the European Spallation Source, STFC-Daresbury Laboratory has agreed to procure, fabricate, test and deliver 84 + 4 (5-cell) High-Beta superconducting 704.41 MHz cavities for the ESS High Beta Project. This specification is concerned with the installation of a main liquid nitrogen feed up to the central Helium Liquefier. All flow rates and pressures stated at 3.2 of this document must be achievable during normal operations. This document is intended to provide the specialist cryogenics piping contractor with sufficient information to enable them to prepare a compliant tender submission for the engineering manufacture, delivery, installation and commissioning of the nitrogen supply system. Prospective vendors are strongly advised to visit the site in order to familiarise themselves with installation areas, prior to any submission. The equipment specification and the following requirements should be considered to be the minimum acceptable standards. Should a particular installation require a variance from this documentation then written acceptance must be obtained from the client, prior to commencing any works on site. Additional information: The section below will provide instructions on how to submit a bid for this procurement The instructions are as follows; UK Shared Business Services eSourcing as part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/099ea081-7109-4746-b6f1-0ca3a9eaed18 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2017 - 6 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,650 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AS SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2018 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/099ea081-7109-4746-b6f1-0ca3a9eaed18
- 5 Jan 2017 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f12b0727-11a5-4ba3-8118-52460b120215

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/099ea081-7109-4746-b6f1-0ca3a9eaed18
  4th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f12b0727-11a5-4ba3-8118-52460b120215
  5th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe367762-30f9-432a-8d5c-a5f88e1d7bcc
  PR16256 ITQ Invitation to Quote

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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