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title: "UK SBS FM17113 Motorised Window System Enhancement for National Oceanography Centre, Liverpool"
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# UK SBS FM17113 Motorised Window System Enhancement for National Oceanography Centre, Liverpool

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d205de8-8fd9-4fc7-a1af-bcc776d4234f

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for the "UK SBS FM17113 Motorised Window System Enhancement" for the National Oceanography Centre located in Liverpool. The tender is currently in the award stage with the contract scheduled to start on 2nd October 2017 and conclude by 23rd March 2018. Bids for this project were due by 11:00 on 4th September 2017. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the initiative falls under the architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services sector.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for engineering consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in building management systems and energy efficiency. Companies with expertise in improving operational functionalities of existing systems, along with those familiar with NEC3 contract terms, will be particularly well-suited to participate. This project aims to enhance both the comfort and energy efficiency of the work environment at the National Oceanography Centre, offering potential growth avenues for businesses that can deliver innovative solutions in these areas.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 11.00 HOURS ON 04/09/2017 "Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this, unfortunately, is a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. To express your interest in this oppportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Natural Oceanography Centre (NOC), Liverpool is seeking interest from consultant engineering firms to undertake the role of Principle Designer and Lead Consultant for the above named project. This contract will be awarded subject to NEC3 Short Contract Terms and Conditions. The Joseph Proudman building is located at 6 Brownlow Street, Liverpool L3 5D.This is a 5 storey building including a basement and rooftop plant room with a total estimated GIA of 2800m2. The motorised window opening chain box system was installed as part of the original build on floors two, three and four and is circa 12 years old. The control system, Window Master, for the motorised windows is closed protocol and independent of the main Building Management System, Siemens Desigo Insight. PROJECT AIMS To improve the comfort of the work environment To reduce building heat consumption, standardised by degree-days, via assessment of and enhancement of the motorised window control system. To increase the condition and life expectancy of the window control system at NOC Liverpool CONSULTANT PROJECT OBJECTIVES * To review the current condition and effectiveness of the Motorised Window System at NOC Liverpool. * To summarise costed options for the enhancement of the system and presentation of options to the client. * To progress the agreed option to full design, preparation of associated tender documentation, liaise with the client during appointment of the Principle Contactor to undertake the works. * To project manage the enhancement works including contractor supervision, safe project delivery, user liaison, quality control, oversight of commissioning and sign off of OMs * To act as CDM Principle Designer for the duration of the project. * To ensure the project work is delivered on time and to programme. Attending site prior to tendering is strongly recommended. Site visits are available between 21st and 24th August 2017 inclusive. Please send a message via the e-sourcing portal requesting to attend the site visit should you wish to attend stating the names of those wishing to visit. Bidders will be limited to 2 people per company. A reply will be sent via the e-sourcing portal in confirmation. For full details of the scope of this requirement and all supporting information please review ALL attachments contained wihin the RFx Attachments tab on the E-sourcing Portal. Additional information: "Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this, unfortunately, is a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control " 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. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.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 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/40f8cab3-407c-4b1e-88f3-de5989d26280 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2017 - 15 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | 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 | PLEASE NOTE, A DECISION HAS BEEN MADE THAT THE SPECIFICATION FOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2017 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40f8cab3-407c-4b1e-88f3-de5989d26280
- 18 Aug 2017 at 12:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e227ba-5e43-4af8-870b-4cf2f5f2b539
- 17 Aug 2017 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e227ba-5e43-4af8-870b-4cf2f5f2b539

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40f8cab3-407c-4b1e-88f3-de5989d26280
  14th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e227ba-5e43-4af8-870b-4cf2f5f2b539
  18th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a66dcdca-e7a6-4d5d-9b87-6f7deafbf5fc
  FM17113 ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/875a6d66-4d2e-43dd-872a-73568f1886b7
  FM17113 Appendix 2 NOCL Motorised Window System Enhancement - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f4ec8f8-1035-433b-bf0f-c716435ec1f5
  FM17113 NOCL Window System Upgrade - Appendix 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04f3cab5-aecd-4c3f-8c6d-4032e1bb569e
  AW4.1 PSSC NOCL Motorised Window System Enhancement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ef15352-b9b6-4dfe-8190-5206a3cb4195
  Cyber Essentials
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed891ff2-86d3-4341-91e1-bbb4013e8d2b
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/caf41f1f-7357-471d-aecc-135d89944cd7
  AW5.2 Price Schedule Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e812e02e-2abc-46ef-9aff-636df83d71a2
  FM17113 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94a8c221-ca8d-43d8-910f-8484cb83a63d
  FM17113 v2 ITQ Invitation to Quote. docx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6375687-8a73-4282-b51a-9837deae11e1
  FM17113 Appendix 2 v 2 NOCL Motorised Window System Enhancement - Specification

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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