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title: "UKSBS PR16188 - High Speed CNC Vertical Machining Centre."
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# UKSBS PR16188 - High Speed CNC Vertical Machining Centre.

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60f22bcb-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKSBS PR16188 - High Speed CNC Vertical Machining Centre" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically relating to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and is located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, England. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the tender period ending on 15 November 2016 and the contract scheduled to commence on 28 November 2016, lasting until 29 November 2016. The procurement method used is an open procedure with a budget range of £55,000 to £65,000.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for SMEs specialising in manufacturing, specifically those that provide machine tools or laboratory equipment. Companies that are capable of providing high-speed vertical machining centres and related services would be particularly well-suited to bid. The transparent nature of the procurement process and the stipulations for supplier registration via the CCS e-Sourcing Suite facilitate an inclusive environment for competitive bidding, thereby allowing for growth and partnership prospects within the public sector.

## Notice

STFC is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. STFC support an academic community of around 1,700 in particle physics, nuclear physics, and astronomy including space science, who work at more than 50 universities and research institutes in the UK, Europe, Japan and the United States, including a rolling cohort of more than 900 PhD students. High Speed CNC Vertical Machining Centre. This tender specification is for a High Speed Vertical Machining Centre. It will be installed in the STFC Mechanical Workshop within the Technical Facilities group at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. UK Shared Business Services e-Sourcing, As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS e-Sourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. 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 e-Sourcing 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 e-Sourcing 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 e-Sourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services. Putting the business into shared services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. 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. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers, our growth projections anticipate this will rise to PS1bn in 2013/14. Important information From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All potential suppliers should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d32c1c6-c14a-44dc-be09-059de5568003 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2017 - 10 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | HARWELL CAMPUS, HARWELL |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NONE. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42621000 - Lathes
- 43800000 - Workshop equipment

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2017 at 11:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d32c1c6-c14a-44dc-be09-059de5568003
- 10 Mar 2017 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d32c1c6-c14a-44dc-be09-059de5568003
- 10 Mar 2017 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeae7504-0bbd-4516-a5e8-4a33b78e97f5
- 10 Mar 2017 at 15:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeae7504-0bbd-4516-a5e8-4a33b78e97f5
- 10 Mar 2017 at 15:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeae7504-0bbd-4516-a5e8-4a33b78e97f5
- 10 Mar 2017 at 15:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeae7504-0bbd-4516-a5e8-4a33b78e97f5
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeae7504-0bbd-4516-a5e8-4a33b78e97f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d32c1c6-c14a-44dc-be09-059de5568003
  13th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeae7504-0bbd-4516-a5e8-4a33b78e97f5
  10th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b387fe1f-568d-4406-94f1-2e724139b22b
  PR16188 - ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbb26892-a0d7-4827-bf59-141b8c496638
  PR16188 - Bidder Training Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4ad52a6-d6fb-4918-811a-5839394db467
  PR16188 - ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c39afa14-308d-4035-a6eb-5d81a06ba4d8
  PR16188 - Bidder Training Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60137827-8e0c-4fd2-9a92-79c69f9b5a75
  PR16188 - ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c00ae019-6fde-46bf-bf1f-15e313471b4a
  PR16188 - Bidder Training Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97428218-e4ef-4a49-b5f9-dcd3a8193a28
  PR16188 - ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ec80281-436e-4a33-8533-e1b876677b0b
  PR16188 - Bidder Training Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7f391be-35b0-4249-8559-fb9a607d117f
  PR16188 - ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60958f5b-73ec-4743-8d92-a3961b9d79d6
  PR16188 - Bidder Training Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea622f6c-3f64-44a7-a113-6bd141a3fd86
  PR16188 - ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3215f81c-6df9-4965-b58e-ea9b35a28a9e
  PR16188 - Bidder Training Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/795819d8-e0ba-4714-894c-cbc651d10feb
  PR16188 - ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5943abb6-c2db-4fe6-8943-4cbb21172e2b
  PR16188 - Bidder Training Document

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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