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title: "UK SBS FM16106 Water Services Request for Proposal"
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# UK SBS FM16106 Water Services Request for Proposal

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48dadfe3-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS FM16106 Water Services Request for Proposal" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This contract falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services related to water systems. The tender period ended on 10th November 2016, with a contract start date of 1st January 2017 and a duration of two years, potentially extendable for an additional year. The procurement method used is an open procedure with an estimated contract value of £360,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in water maintenance and related services. Participating businesses could benefit from ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and providing essential 24/7 support to prevent failures that could jeopardise scientific research continuity. Firms with expertise in technical maintenance, service continuity, and responsive maintenance strategies will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 10th November 2016 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 the Works The Medical Research Council have a need for Water Services that will be provided under the resultant contract. The Water Services Bundle maintenance service shall ensure that all maintainable assets, including software, non-fixed plant and equipment within the various premises (identified from the asset list and supplemented where necessary by an initial site survey), are maintained to the required 'fit for function' performance level, meeting the manufacturer's and installer's recommendations (whilst taking account of any supplementary servicing needs that arise from the as-built environment) and to ensure strict compliance with all statutory/legal and mandatory obligations. Business continuity is imperative as numerous key scientific areas require 24/7 response within 4 hours to FM problems as failures of scientific experiments can put weeks / months of research in jeopardy. The duration of this Contract will be 2 years with the potential to extend for a further 1 year. The estimated start date of the Contract is January 1st 2017 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 ITQ document. 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@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/bef782ff-9a35-477e-93bc-6161eac3790a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £252,891 |
| 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 | TECHNIFLO SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65 - Public utilities
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 39137000 - Water softeners
- 44611000 - Tanks
- 44621000 - Radiators and boilers
- 45232000 - Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65123000 - Water softening services
- 90733000 - Services related to water pollution

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2018 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef782ff-9a35-477e-93bc-6161eac3790a
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a32d47-2586-4a5d-87bd-9ca34fba3578

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef782ff-9a35-477e-93bc-6161eac3790a
  23rd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a32d47-2586-4a5d-87bd-9ca34fba3578
  7th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1796def1-fd53-436f-9593-44ac908f7ad6
  UK SBS FM16106 Water Services Request for Proposal Questions RFPQ 05.10.16.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52d9bf32-880e-48b0-b710-3f30b598faa2
  AW5.2 Pricing Schedule.xlsx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2966a7b6-4baa-4733-85df-f8d5a50677a6
  Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01ed331d-20ad-4de7-bc26-981c2242a6ee
  Bidder Training.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c95e171-c5f6-49de-a180-4c84906c0f29
  AW4.1 Term Service Short Contract Terms and Conditions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef9a2123-09a7-404c-96ee-2f3b0d681328
  UK SBS FM16106 Water Services Request for Proposal RFP 05.10.16.pdf
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sso/jsp/login.jsp
  Emptoris System
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20109b3a-45cb-4f27-97ed-7ed891c916f8
  UK SBS FM16106 Water Services Request for Proposal Questions RFPQ 05.10.16.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8a4ece5-be8c-4db7-8424-eab95024f6dc
  AW5.2 Pricing Schedule.xlsx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f1ec565-4cea-4981-a78f-a681dd39296e
  Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75e26553-f220-4fb0-8c6f-a2ac31c92f30
  Bidder Training.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ad8501f-9dbc-48e5-bf23-df45ed2539cf
  AW4.1 Term Service Short Contract Terms and Conditions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49e30a61-6084-4e64-b828-26eab4a9b7f3
  UK SBS FM16106 Water Services Request for Proposal RFP 05.10.16.pdf

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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