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title: "UK SBS FM16145 Water Softener Maintenance"
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# UK SBS FM16145 Water Softener Maintenance

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c3cd7c4-4c8e-49c4-b231-74805910cdbb

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender for water softener maintenance, titled "FM16145 Water Softener Maintenance," which falls under the industry category of water softening services. The tender period is set to conclude on 17th January 2017, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2017 and run until 31st March 2020. This procurement, valued at £37,500, is taking place in Swindon, England. The buying organisation seeks a contractor capable of delivering high-quality maintenance that complies with relevant standards and manufacturer recommendations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in water treatment systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the buyer's focus on providing best value while supporting efficiency initiatives in the public sector. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with industry standards and possess relevant expertise will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Contractor shall provide a professionally managed, high quality Water Softeners maintenance service that as a minimum complies with: * Manufacturers recommendations as set out in their O&M schedules or as required to meet the needs of the as-built environment. * Relevant BS EN Standards * SFG20 About UK Shared Business Services Putting the business into shared services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers, our growth projections anticipate this will rise to PS1bn in 2013/14. Important information From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All potential suppliers should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Additional information: Latest date/time ITQ Bid shall be submitted through Emptoris Tuesday 17th January 2017 11.00 am 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 oppportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk . 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@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/3470aa69-c6b2-422d-9705-0a1f0d354c63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,106 |
| 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 | CULLIGAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65123000 - Water softening services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2017 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3470aa69-c6b2-422d-9705-0a1f0d354c63
- 29 Nov 2016 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c067d35-1af5-4038-b399-c3e202f95126

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3470aa69-c6b2-422d-9705-0a1f0d354c63
  27th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c067d35-1af5-4038-b399-c3e202f95126
  29th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b875a0a-8f9c-4041-80df-6aece6e73efd
  FM16145 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8cf50110-c4bc-4f47-aabf-7336d326c38d
  FM16145 Term Service Short Contract TSSC.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cd94f1e-7f0d-480f-aece-e5c3f809cf60
  FM16145 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75317f01-fe85-405a-97c9-eaa87071620a
  FM16145 ITQ Invitation to Quote.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df0f82a0-8f6c-430c-a105-bbe0dde22417
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time.pdf

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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