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title: "UK SBS Concrete Block"
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# UK SBS Concrete Block

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8565d037-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking suppliers for the "UK SBS Concrete Block" tender. This project is associated with the construction of the Chipir instrument at the ISIS facility of the Science & Technology Facilities Council, requiring limestone-based concrete blocks for radiation shielding. The procurement has reached the Award stage as of 15 July 2015, with a contract value of £8,506.87, and the awarded supplier is ABM Precast Solutions Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 13 July 2015, while the contract period is set from 20 July to 25 August 2015. The delivery address for the goods is located in Oxfordshire, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction materials sector, particularly those specialising in concrete products. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the tender emphasises their inclusion in the bidding process. Suppliers capable of meeting detailed specifications for concrete products, including durability and compliance with safety regulations, could find success in this contract. Engaging with UK Shared Business Services can lead to further collaborations in future construction and research categories, providing a pathway for growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

The ISIS facility at the Science & Technology Facilities Council is currently constructing a new chip irradiation instrument called Chipir. This new instrument will require extensive radiation shielding, consisting of steel and concrete. This tender concerns the supply of one the limestone based concrete blocks that will be installed as part of this shielding. 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 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. 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@ccs.gsi.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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f8eb4f-e44d-47dc-bfcd-ad1605b777e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2015 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2015 - 25 Aug 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,506 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABM PRECAST SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44114000 - Concrete

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2018 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f8eb4f-e44d-47dc-bfcd-ad1605b777e1
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8769e1-b676-4eef-9ed4-1fbbfae2219b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f8eb4f-e44d-47dc-bfcd-ad1605b777e1
  23rd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8769e1-b676-4eef-9ed4-1fbbfae2219b
  26th June 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/deff2d99-1c9f-4a0c-9191-f028a0841a44
  Invitation to Quote Appendix A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53d7ed42-0504-4333-942f-be45c2695e74
  Invitation to Quite
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/106d85db-0c58-4b18-8ebc-82d3865526a1
  Invitation to Quote Appendix A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed3d228f-63b3-4c59-9cc8-0bdc290990a6
  Invitation to Quite

## 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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