--- title: "FM21170 - Supply, Installation and Delivery of Acoustic Pods for UK Research and Innovation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e3939a5-b2bf-45b1-8c9f-897238e8f6f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e3939a5-b2bf-45b1-8c9f-897238e8f6f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e3939a5-b2bf-45b1-8c9f-897238e8f6f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e3939a5-b2bf-45b1-8c9f-897238e8f6f6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-08-26" --- # FM21170 - Supply, Installation and Delivery of Acoustic Pods for UK Research and Innovation Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e3939a5-b2bf-45b1-8c9f-897238e8f6f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e3939a5-b2bf-45b1-8c9f-897238e8f6f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e3939a5-b2bf-45b1-8c9f-897238e8f6f6.json) ## Summary UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender process titled "FM21170 - Supply, Installation and Delivery of Acoustic Pods for UK Research and Innovation." This procurement falls under the furniture category and is primarily focused on providing sound insulation and room acoustic solutions. The tender is active and located in Swindon and London, with bids due by Tuesday, 14th September 2021, at 11:00 am. The contract period will begin on 4th October 2021 and is set to conclude by 13th December 2021. Interested parties are required to submit their proposals exclusively through the Delta eSourcing Portal. This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in furniture supply and installation services, particularly those with experience in acoustic products. Companies engaged in sound insulation consultancy may also find this tender aligned with their capabilities. Suppliers capable of delivering and installing the required 19 acoustic pods across the specified locations should consider submitting their bids, as the procurement method is open, allowing for a competitive submission process. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 14th September 2021 at 11:00am. *** PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER *** All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement: As we reach Step 4 of the Government's roadmap out of lockdown, many staff will return to the workplace. Many will also continue to work remotely as individuals adopt more flexible working patterns. Our use of, and dependency on platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams will increase sound/noise across occupied areas. This will make audio visual calls more difficult for the participants (both in the office and working remotely) and others working in the vicinity of those on calls. This Procurement therefore seeks proposals for the supply, installation and delivery of 19 x Acoustic Pods: * 17 installed in Polaris House, Swindon * 2 installed in 58 Victoria Embankment, London 8 dual units and 11 singles units will be required however at this stage it is not clear at which sites these will be installed at without knowing the footprint of each item. UKRI will confirm where the dual and single pods are to be installed upon Contract Award. This agreement will be in place to the point of installation, any agreed after sales service and any warranty period. The agreement will not extend to any future purchases beyond the scope of this proposal. Installations to take place no later than the mid-December 2021 in locations at Polaris House, Swindon and 58 Victoria Embankment, London. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply: UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in'. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Delta eSourcing Portal. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/ by following the link 'Register'. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: P8R4PHC47N Additional information: *** DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER *** All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations 2015 (as amended) that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx The sourcing documents can be accessed at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com. The Access Code for this procurement is: P8R4PHC47N ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b902fb73-e8a4-4b1d-8631-30e0d860167a | | 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 | 26 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 13 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) - 71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Aug 2021 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b902fb73-e8a4-4b1d-8631-30e0d860167a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b902fb73-e8a4-4b1d-8631-30e0d860167a 26th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/333be9cb-45af-44fa-9fa7-e6527af808bd FM21170 - Final Tender Documentation - https://www.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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