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title: "UK SBS PR17040 ESS UHV Vacuum Pumping Systems"
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# UK SBS PR17040 ESS UHV Vacuum Pumping Systems

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6658fbc8-4962-4667-aaed-02be206c50ab

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## Summary

The public procurement process is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the tender titled "UK SBS PR17040 ESS UHV Vacuum Pumping Systems." This contract, valued at £125,000, is for the supply of two bespoke ultra-high vacuum (UHV) pumping systems intended for STFC Daresbury Laboratory, located in Swindon, England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set to start on 26th May 2017 and end on 26th May 2021. The tender period ended on 10th May 2017, and the procurement method used was a single tender action below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly those with expertise in vacuum systems and related technologies. Companies that design and manufacture vacuum pumps, gauges, valves, and associated control systems would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, particularly those that can fulfil the specific design and operational requirements outlined in the technical specifications.

## Notice

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 10TH May 2017, 14:00. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER. STFC Daresbury Laboratory has a need to purchase 2 No. bespoke UHV pumping systems for its commitment to testing the Superconducting RF High Beta cavities for the European Spallation Source. The Technical Specification and associated documents and drawings give details for the provision for the UHV pumping systems of the Superconducting RF High b Cavities. The contract will be to supply 2 No. bespoke UHV pumping systems to operate in a radiation environment that will include: a. Design of the UHV system to fit within a defined space b. Vacuum gauges c. Vacuum Valves d. Residual Gas Analysers e. Mass Flow Controllers f. Pressure Relief Devices g. Full Programmable Logic Control h. Electrical design Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing 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 eSourcing Suite for future procurements. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender 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 which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing 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 eSourcing 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 eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9286402b-ee75-4a67-8d57-47ae0905622b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2017 - 10 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,835 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MKS INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2018 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9286402b-ee75-4a67-8d57-47ae0905622b
- 25 Apr 2017 at 15:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37405b44-a470-40c2-8371-fddbfb5ca1bd
- 23 Mar 2017 at 09:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37405b44-a470-40c2-8371-fddbfb5ca1bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9286402b-ee75-4a67-8d57-47ae0905622b
  17th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37405b44-a470-40c2-8371-fddbfb5ca1bd
  25th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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