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title: "UKSBS RE150135 Vacuum Chamber Equipment (Phase 2)"
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# UKSBS RE150135 Vacuum Chamber Equipment (Phase 2)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66577c06-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the UKSBS RE150135 Vacuum Chamber Equipment (Phase 2) is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Harwell, England. This contract involves the supply and delivery of vacuum chamber equipment, including materials and manufacturing services. The tender is now in the Award stage, with an active contract that commenced on 30th June 2015 and is set to end on 25th September 2015. The estimated value of the contract is £80,000, and businesses were required to register with Emptoris to submit their bids prior to the tender period ending on 29th May 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in supply and manufacturing of vacuum equipment and related technologies. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include those classified under pipeline machinery and research and experimental development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contractual involvement may bolster their market presence and create potential collaborations within the public sector.

## Notice

The contract will cover the supply of materials, manufacture, inspection, cleaning, testing, vacuum baking, assembly, packing and subsequent delivery to Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington. All interested parties must register with Emptoris, which is operated by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), if they wish to submit an tender bid. Contact Details : - registration webpage link : - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sso/jsp/login.jsp Customer service desk : - e-mail : info@ccs.gsi.gov.uk phone : UK +44 (0) 345 410 2222 Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm IMPORTANT - Once registered with Emptoris (CCS), please send an e-mail in the format : - ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk CCS will then send an e-mail, which will invite you to take part in the tendering process, within Emptoris. If you encounter any problems, please contact me. 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/b39198ba-050a-46ab-871d-f67d2e81b24c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2015 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2015 - 25 Sep 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,328 |
| 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 |
| 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 | INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 42997000 - Pipeline machinery
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b39198ba-050a-46ab-871d-f67d2e81b24c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b39198ba-050a-46ab-871d-f67d2e81b24c
  19th May 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8cd7a37b-deec-465f-9414-82bd1df2c7cb
  RE150135 G1 Goods Purchasing Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73a0f42e-768d-4839-ba85-086c5e0756ee
  RE150135 ITQ Document

## Notice URLs

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

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