--- title: "UK SBS PR18026 All Metal Vacuum Gate Valves for ESS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59ff958a-7533-46a2-bd7f-d60378a22b54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59ff958a-7533-46a2-bd7f-d60378a22b54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59ff958a-7533-46a2-bd7f-d60378a22b54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59ff958a-7533-46a2-bd7f-d60378a22b54.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-05" --- # UK SBS PR18026 All Metal Vacuum Gate Valves for ESS Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59ff958a-7533-46a2-bd7f-d60378a22b54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59ff958a-7533-46a2-bd7f-d60378a22b54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59ff958a-7533-46a2-bd7f-d60378a22b54.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns the supply of All Metal Vacuum Gate Valves for the European Spallation Source (ESS), initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The tender, titled "UK SBS PR18026 All Metal Vacuum Gate Valves for ESS," is currently in the Tender stage. Interested parties must submit their bids by 14:00 GMT on 16 March 2018. The tender is classified under the goods category, specifically for gate valves, and the contract will be awarded based on specified criteria. The total estimated value of the contract is £170,000, with a minimum bid threshold of £100,000. Delivery will occur at a location with the postal code WA4 4AD. This opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs experienced in manufacturing advanced valve systems, as the specifications require valves that can withstand high levels of radiation. Companies that produce all-metal valves with double acting pneumatic actuators and possess radiation-resistant technologies would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to further collaborations within the scientific and engineering sectors, particularly concerning projects linked to the ESS accelerator. ## Notice Tender for the All Metal Vacuum Gate Valves for the ESS DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER CLOSING DATE 14:00 GMT ON 16/03/2018 Twelve all metal gate valves are required for the UK's in-kind contribution to the ESS accelerator project. The size breakdown is as follows: a) DN100 - 7 off b) DN160 - 4 off c) DN200 - 1 off Given these valves will go into the radiation environment of the ESS accelerator, ESS have stated these valves must have specific requirements they must meet and the manufacturer must comply with the following requirements: 1) The gate valves must be ALL metal including the sealing mechanism 2) Valve must have a double acting extended pneumatic actuator 3) Valve must have a double position indicator, 2 switches for each position - open and closed 4) The pneumatic actuator must be radiation resistant to a level of 106 Gy 5) The valve body must be radiation resistant to a level of 108 Gy 6) The solenoid required for operation of the actuator must be remote mountable so it avoids radiation damage Bids over PS170k will be deemed non-compliant. Additional information: CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 16/03/2018 14:00 HOURS GMT. 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 "Register for CCS eSourcing" Please see attached for the full scope of works. The contract will be awarded based on the criteria set out on the sourcing documents. 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://gpssourcing.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 you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. 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The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b381f92e-43b4-46bc-b4fb-00a27178f77f | | 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 | 5 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42131230 - Gate valves ## Release History - 5 Mar 2018 at 07:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b381f92e-43b4-46bc-b4fb-00a27178f77f - 2 Mar 2018 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b381f92e-43b4-46bc-b4fb-00a27178f77f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b381f92e-43b4-46bc-b4fb-00a27178f77f 5th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/130ec113-582f-4d25-a6b8-5f3217733ed0 PR18026 ITQ Invitation to Quote ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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