--- title: "FM19317 - Statutory Inspections of Lifting Equipment, Pressure Systems and Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f2b05c2-61d4-4c61-82e5-85b4682bedda" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f2b05c2-61d4-4c61-82e5-85b4682bedda" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f2b05c2-61d4-4c61-82e5-85b4682bedda.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f2b05c2-61d4-4c61-82e5-85b4682bedda.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-03-31" --- # FM19317 - Statutory Inspections of Lifting Equipment, Pressure Systems and Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f2b05c2-61d4-4c61-82e5-85b4682bedda [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f2b05c2-61d4-4c61-82e5-85b4682bedda) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f2b05c2-61d4-4c61-82e5-85b4682bedda.json) ## Summary UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), acting on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is seeking tenders for the contract titled "FM19317 - Statutory Inspections of Lifting Equipment, Pressure Systems and Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems." This procurement falls under the technical inspection services industry category and covers various locations including the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire, Chilbolton Observatory, Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh. Interested suppliers must submit their bids via the Delta eSourcing Portal by the deadline of 18th May 2020 at 11:00, following the open procurement method, with the contract expected to commence on 1st July 2020 and run until 28th June 2024. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in statutory inspection services, especially those that provide competent inspection bodies under regulations like LOLER, PSSR, and COSHH. Companies that are SMEs may find this particularly advantageous, as the procurement process is inclusive of smaller enterprises. This contract not only facilitates a consistent flow of work for qualified inspection service providers but also aids in compliance with critical safety regulations, important for growth and reputation in the engineering and technical inspection sectors. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 18th May 2020 at 11:00. **Do not apply directly to the buyer** All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Statutory Inspection Services. The services are to be provided by an external provider (Inspection Body). The Statutory Inspections are to comply with the following regulations: * The Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) * The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) * The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) To comply with The Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR), and The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), STFC requires the services of an external provider (Inspection Body) to undertake these periodic inspections. PLACE OF WORK The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) locations to be covered under this contract are:- * Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Harwell, Oxfordshire * including Chilbolton Observatory, Chilbolton, Hampshire * Daresbury Laboratory (DL) Daresbury, Warrington * The UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UKATC) Edinburgh, Scotland Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found within the Stage One: Overview Section within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP 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://uksbs.deltaesourcing.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://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and then follow the instructions to 'Login'. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: R22KQ7KA88 Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation 'to apply directly to the buyer' as this is 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 Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. 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 in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your 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 in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, 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 bidders. 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0ea4c0a-5736-438e-ac43-2e81190e3729 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 28 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £408,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71631000 - Technical inspection services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2020 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0ea4c0a-5736-438e-ac43-2e81190e3729 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0ea4c0a-5736-438e-ac43-2e81190e3729 31st March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ceaa8c60-0d8a-459d-bc9b-d09431a03a49 Request for Proposal - RFP - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/160c2486-5220-488e-8576-b02f7bda24e9 Request for Proposal Questions - RFP - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da0d0f81-bbcd-458d-9822-b6b69516c445 Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0570432c-fae0-4a82-b854-16a2166560ba Contract Terms - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/980b6f07-f9c3-41e2-bc6c-f4e092bef2c0 Appendix 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cba130d7-64e6-45d9-83f3-6b3f5474247f Appendix 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0abd8c8f-e1dc-4fe5-a50f-f8b9f26db1c6 Appendix 3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f992a0d-fc28-4a5f-8d24-ef29d9e2bf7b I Supplier - https://uksbs.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.deltaesourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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