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title: "CON20003 - R9 Gas Detector Laboratory Relocation at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory"
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# CON20003 - R9 Gas Detector Laboratory Relocation at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-755ac669-2c63-4d3f-8d05-6026fadf2935

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd for the project titled "CON20003 - R9 Gas Detector Laboratory Relocation" located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in England. This process falls under the construction industry category and is currently in the award stage. The final bid submission deadline was set for 29th May 2020, and the contract is valued at £400,000. The procurement follows an open procedure, which allows any interested party to participate, provided they register via the Delta eSourcing Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in laboratory relocation, gas appliance maintenance, or broader construction works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given their agility and capability for tailored service provision. Engaging in this contract can enhance business visibility and lead to potential future collaborations, especially in sectors demanding high safety and operational standards.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 29th May 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Gas Detector Laboratory is being relocated as part of a new development on the site of the R12 building that currently houses the Gas Detector Laboratory. In the short term this facility will be split between R9 (the more sensitive operations) and R66 (workbenches / storage), with the long-term aspiration to collocate all of the facilities together into R9. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ 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.delta-esourcing.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 the 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: 738PXZ756V Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this 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/7e18af6d-28bb-46ad-96bd-5bbd0b7cdeba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2020 - 25 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £255,954 |
| 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 | SDC BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2020 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e18af6d-28bb-46ad-96bd-5bbd0b7cdeba
- 7 May 2020 at 14:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cfab267-d861-4f94-a052-287500131e92
- 29 Apr 2020 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cfab267-d861-4f94-a052-287500131e92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e18af6d-28bb-46ad-96bd-5bbd0b7cdeba
  13th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cfab267-d861-4f94-a052-287500131e92
  7th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79539f94-dcfe-423c-96fe-811643bc6bc2
  CON20003 - R9 Gas Lab Relocation ITQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a7da7a7-557d-4226-bed6-19e9ad72d1c2
  CON20003 - R9 Gas Lab Relocation ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62cb5a8d-5b8d-42de-92fd-a6efa787842e
  CON20003 - AW4.1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19b3a0b5-321c-44cd-ab9f-e8541f73fc7f
  CON20003 - AW5.2 Pricing Document
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com
  Delta eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/666287f9-dcf2-4e0b-a4fa-24a66cc97a70
  CON20003 - R9 Gas Lab Relocation ITQ v2

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

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