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title: "FM18195 - R92 Laboratory Extension at STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Invitation to Quote ITQ"
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# FM18195 - R92 Laboratory Extension at STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Invitation to Quote ITQ

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-440bbb75-307e-41b7-b3cd-524841b0f4e9

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is overseeing the procurement process for the "FM18195 - R92 Laboratory Extension at STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory". This project falls under the construction work category and is located in the UK. Currently in the award stage, the contract was awarded on 26th February 2019 to SDC Builders Ltd for a total value of approximately £1,479,425.22. The contract period commenced on 11th March 2019 and is set to conclude by 6th September 2019. The tender period originally closed on 14th December 2018, with submissions required via the CCS eSourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and facility expansion projects, particularly those capable of executing large-scale construction works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in building extensions, managing concrete and steel frameworks, and landscaping are well-suited to participate. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses not only increase their portfolio but also contribute to organisational growth by working on high-value projects recognised within the public sector.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 14th December 2018 at 11:00 am. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI - STFC requires an extension to their existing facility to provide expansion space to support the growth of the organisation. The new extension will largely match the existing building materials to provide a cohesive design. The project works will include the construction of a new concrete slab, steel frame, facade and roof. Internally the ground floor will be left as shell and core, the first floor will be partially fit-out. The paths and paved road to and from the building will be reinstated as part of the works with the inclusion of a new retaining wall to the landscaped area to the south of the building. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703fcc47-eed3-49f8-ac3b-16f5e5e51f1b |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2019 - 6 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,479,425 |
| 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 | SDC BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2019 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703fcc47-eed3-49f8-ac3b-16f5e5e51f1b
- 22 Nov 2018 at 09:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98984900-2f76-45ce-962e-e5619e64bc57
- 5 Nov 2018 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98984900-2f76-45ce-962e-e5619e64bc57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703fcc47-eed3-49f8-ac3b-16f5e5e51f1b
  17th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98984900-2f76-45ce-962e-e5619e64bc57
  22nd November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/203a5ade-4499-41f9-a17b-7532c4f2c07c
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/668b7352-2b98-43fc-a546-d34f25783ecf
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a94af6c1-62a6-40de-8744-561172f1dfa1
  FM18195 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a48978fe-636e-4829-b6be-aea8f0e498d7
  FM18195 AW4.1 Contract Data
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/238e00df-e425-4195-bd2d-27e7bec70d19
  FM18195 R92 Laboratory Extension Invitation to Quote ITQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b28ee7c-a72e-4b13-bae6-906df14f9b47
  FM18195 R92 Laboratory Extension Invitation to Quote Questions ITQQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21323995-6c9f-47f8-9fa2-4fa0bed9e3f2
  Prelims Tender Issue Final
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1dea96b-328d-4a1e-a864-f4d91cae0695
  FM18195 R92 Laboratory Extension Invitation to Quote ITQ - V2

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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