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title: "UK SBS FM17148 Provision of Pressure Systems Examination at NOC Southampton 2017 - 2020"
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# UK SBS FM17148 Provision of Pressure Systems Examination at NOC Southampton 2017 - 2020

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e47fb8e-e3fb-4ef9-8516-47fdd120e9df

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the provision of pressure systems examinations at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender, identified as UK SBS FM17148, is classified under the services category with a focus on Compressors. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 27th October 2017. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £58,432.62, commenced on 20th November 2017 and is set to conclude on 20th November 2020. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest via the appropriate e-sourcing portal.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in safety systems and equipment examinations, particularly those providing compliance services within the pressure systems sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in safety regulations, risk assessment, and associated training may find themselves well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this tender can enhance their visibility and reliability as service providers in compliance with industry regulations, thereby fostering business development.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 27/10/2017 AT 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To provide pressure systems examinations, as due, of all relevant plant installed at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton in accordance with Manufactures Instructions, any relevant legislation such as the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000; the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and guidance such as; HSE Approved Code of Practice L122;. The installed pressure systems plant and current examination due dates is as follows: See attached asset list. The pressure system examinations are to occur within working hours and based on a programme of priority to be agreed with the client. The contractor is to allow for the following: * Examination of all pressure system plant, as detailed in the written schemes. * Provision of written assurance that suitably competent personnel will only be used for the works relevant to this contract. * Update of risk assessments and training information held within the log book * Review of all installed pressure systems and update of written scheme of examinations as required, hard and electronic copies to be provided. * Provision of service records for each item of equipment examined. * Review and audit of all Safe Systems of work procedures and documentation associated with pressure systems Note: no live electrical working, as defined by the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, on any of the equipment associated with this contract, is permitted without first complying with Regulation 14. A suitably authorised Low Voltage Competent Person may only carry out such work taking all precautions necessary as detailed in their risk assessment. Version: 3.0 No work shall be undertaken on a pressure system without permission from the client and safe isolation inline with the contractor risk assessment Natural Environment Research Council - National Oceanography Centre Provision for Pressure System Examination 2017 - 2020. Contract will be awarded on the criteria set out in the sourcing documents. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing" 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 bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. 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 How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 to 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/5586fa1b-c32a-4c85-b647-f3cd51dcbf36 |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 20 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,432 |
| 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 | MAXAURA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42123000 - Compressors
- 42131140 - Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5586fa1b-c32a-4c85-b647-f3cd51dcbf36
- 29 Sep 2017 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/502ff09c-4504-4a13-a2f7-f29d102b7e11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5586fa1b-c32a-4c85-b647-f3cd51dcbf36
  22nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/502ff09c-4504-4a13-a2f7-f29d102b7e11
  29th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/717f6c9f-b8c5-4aca-8124-3bf7b56f706a
  FM17148 Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c358763-2b47-4034-a2e6-f13d7417988f
  FM17148 Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1fbfdeaf-1e0f-4c60-b812-758757149dd1
  FM17148 AW4.1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3b5ebcc-ceb7-4dee-8b42-fe16b9a8ee13
  FM17148 AW5.2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42eab8bf-499d-4445-87cf-eb27095baf5d
  FM17148 NOC Health and Safety Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b59f239f-f405-4e99-906a-6f5716dcdeac
  Bidder training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36aa1b32-71d4-4b44-87e8-b77c32d10c73
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bea93985-8d76-4377-a29f-ac6877682337
  Annex A - Pressure systems plant and current examination due dates
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ebd179c-dfdd-4a63-99d8-a3eb222e93a7
  FM17148 AW5.2 & AW5.3 Price Schedule Final

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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