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title: "UK SBS FM17064 Verification of Timber Samples"
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# UK SBS FM17064 Verification of Timber Samples

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b5697a0-d569-4f4a-84b9-987f07a951e4

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "UK SBS FM17064 Verification of Timber Samples," initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, is currently in the Award stage. The industry category pertains to Timber services, with the procurement located in Swindon, England. Bids were to be submitted via the CCS eSourcing Portal by 21st April 2017. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2017 and is slated to be completed by 28th February 2018, with a potential extension until 31st March 2018. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in timber sample testing and analysis, particularly those that can perform Isotope chemical composition and Near Infra-Red (NIR) analysis. Companies with the capacity to handle large-scale testing, up to 150 timber samples with the option for a 30-sample variation, will find this contract particularly suitable. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that meet the specified requirements are strongly encouraged to participate in this competitive process to expand their market reach within the regulatory enforcement landscape.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 21st April 2017 at 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of the Works The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Regulatory Delivery Directorate is the competent authority responsible for enforcing the EU Timber Regulation within the United Kingdom. This Regulation makes it an offence to place illegal timber or timber products on the EU market Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read the text at the following link in order to gain a full understanding of the role of the enforcement services within Government: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-regulation-enforcement-services BEIS will carry out Isotope product verification project to establish the origin of up to 150 samples of timber/timber based products, with an option to increase or decrease by 30 samples. This may include composite products such as MDF. Tenders are invited for testing according to the requirements detailed below. The project will be conducted, with testing carried out over a 10 month period to commence on 01/05/2017 and to be completed by 28/02/2018, with an option to extend to 31/03/2018. Suppliers must state the maximum capacity in terms of number of samples and type of analysis that can be guaranteed to be analysed and reported by the completion date. As the completion date is not negotiable, should the most favourable bid have insufficient capacity to complete all testing, the remainder will be awarded to the next best compliant bid. Below are details (type of product, type of timber, number of samples and type of analysis) for each project followed by some generic information and requirements. * Mixture of timber and origins * 150 samples * Isotope - chemical composition Analysis * Near Infra-Red (NIR) analysis Full specification details are available in the ITQ All of the works are to be completed in line with the specification. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found within the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. To express your interest in this opportunity email expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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@crowncommercial.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/695e7689-e0e2-4d5c-a533-35f450eb9bb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,200 |
| 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 1FF |
| 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 | AGROISOLAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03419000 - Timber

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2017 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695e7689-e0e2-4d5c-a533-35f450eb9bb9
- 5 Apr 2017 at 16:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c26e3e5-fe9e-437d-a577-0b8ac3a4d618
- 5 Apr 2017 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c26e3e5-fe9e-437d-a577-0b8ac3a4d618

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695e7689-e0e2-4d5c-a533-35f450eb9bb9
  15th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c26e3e5-fe9e-437d-a577-0b8ac3a4d618
  5th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c72ddb7a-3893-40c7-abf4-0976ec412162
  Supplier Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47f7b274-580e-4fb1-a766-5ed410a84f92
  Supplier Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57afe0f6-8fdd-4e48-9915-981154fd2c78
  UK SBS FM17064 Verification of Timber Samples ITQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f20a2d8a-bf2d-43ab-80c7-17a15fbece39
  UK SBS FM17064 Verification of Timber Samples AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/876178d3-e622-4225-bb23-5ad62ac5c6a8
  UK SBS FM17064 Verification of Timber Samples ITQQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1db325c-88cd-439e-9ebf-64019dd57ca3
  UK SBS FM17064 Verification of Timber Samples AW4.1 GS1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a55b0df4-fbae-4fc9-ae95-59c8d5674411
  Supplier Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb56a57c-fb8a-4bce-bc93-28ff4a0cff2a
  Supplier Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db0eb3e9-8ecd-41c8-b34d-f0e179f52b6a
  Supplier Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a81a506-e9cb-4083-a829-8fd5f5bff547
  Supplier Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a04d043d-8678-4f55-98b7-114c67d711b0
  GS1 Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.UKSBS.CO.UK
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-regulation-enforcement-services

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