--- title: "UK SBS PR17160 High Vacuum Furnace" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c61525e-afaf-410f-9fc5-8effa74bcd8a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c61525e-afaf-410f-9fc5-8effa74bcd8a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c61525e-afaf-410f-9fc5-8effa74bcd8a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c61525e-afaf-410f-9fc5-8effa74bcd8a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-27" --- # UK SBS PR17160 High Vacuum Furnace Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c61525e-afaf-410f-9fc5-8effa74bcd8a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c61525e-afaf-410f-9fc5-8effa74bcd8a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c61525e-afaf-410f-9fc5-8effa74bcd8a.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has initiated a tender for the procurement of a High Vacuum Furnace (UK SBS PR17160). This opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically classified as "Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens." The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period ending on 28th November 2017 at 14:00 hours. The contract is expected to commence on 8th December 2017 and continue until 30th April 2018. Bids exceeding £150,000 will not be considered, and interested suppliers should register via the CCS eSourcing portal to participate. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying industrial equipment. Companies capable of providing high-quality furnaces or related goods, and those experienced in similar contracts, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enhance a business's profile and lead to long-term partnerships with a key public sector buyer, thereby fostering growth within the industry. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 28/11/2017, 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Supplier eSourcing registration" "Note : 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 " Please see attached for the full scope of works. The contract will be awarded based on the criteria set out on the sourcing documents. Please note bids over PS150,000.00 will not be considered. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER Note : 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 " As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (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/emptoris 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 you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. 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Please Note: Please note bids over PS150,000.00 will not be considered ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24942ad6-a316-4817-b4f0-8685784ccd87 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Dec 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens ## Release History - 27 Mar 2018 at 12:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24942ad6-a316-4817-b4f0-8685784ccd87 - 14 Nov 2017 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24942ad6-a316-4817-b4f0-8685784ccd87 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24942ad6-a316-4817-b4f0-8685784ccd87 27th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d4977b5-c698-4d71-b491-4080d8413732 PR17160 ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6869256-3f4d-4eb4-b5ae-74c331a53eea Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6ec3b4d-686b-4b71-a2f4-d0960eedfc6d Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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