--- title: "CON19007 Sample Storage Facility Invitation to Quote" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-91aaa4d4-26bc-4d92-9795-2195fd30e564" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91aaa4d4-26bc-4d92-9795-2195fd30e564" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91aaa4d4-26bc-4d92-9795-2195fd30e564.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91aaa4d4-26bc-4d92-9795-2195fd30e564.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-08-14" --- # CON19007 Sample Storage Facility Invitation to Quote Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91aaa4d4-26bc-4d92-9795-2195fd30e564 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91aaa4d4-26bc-4d92-9795-2195fd30e564) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91aaa4d4-26bc-4d92-9795-2195fd30e564.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is inviting bids for the "CON19007 Sample Storage Facility Invitation to Quote," a construction project aimed at developing a facility that will accommodate soil sample processing and equipment storage, with the flexibility for other laboratory functions. This open procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a bid submission deadline set for Friday, 9th August 2019 at 11:00. The total estimated value of the contract is £475,000, and the service will be located in OX10 8BB, England, with the contract period scheduled from 16th September 2019 to 31st January 2020. This tender presents an opportunity for construction and architectural firms, particularly those that specialise in sustainable and adaptable building designs, to expand their business by competing for a government contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive. Businesses equipped with the capability to produce energy-efficient and low-maintenance facilities will find this tender particularly relevant, given the project's emphasis on sustainability and functionality. ## Notice *** The procurement procedure did not result in a contract award as no suitable offers were made. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 9th August 2019 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The new building is required to contain space and supporting facilities for work ranging from soil sample processing to equipment storage with the ability to be adapted for other uses i.e. basic laboratory space and flexibility i.e. removal of internal walls. The building will be self-contained though is within easy access to offices and other facilities located on the site. This building will not specifically attempt to mimic the surrounding buildings although its location, scale and massing will be appropriate for its context. The building will also need to limit the amount of energy usage and low maintenance. The solution will satisfy all current regulations and mandatory standards by providing good quality space, which is accessible, sustainable and flexible which will function well and have positive impact within the site as a whole and for the individual users. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. 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 eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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. 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 partne ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec09cbb-9db2-47a0-b1a7-65e9031fe942 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Sep 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £475,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2019 at 13:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec09cbb-9db2-47a0-b1a7-65e9031fe942 - 26 Jul 2019 at 08:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec09cbb-9db2-47a0-b1a7-65e9031fe942 - 10 Jul 2019 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec09cbb-9db2-47a0-b1a7-65e9031fe942 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec09cbb-9db2-47a0-b1a7-65e9031fe942 14th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ef3432a-63fb-4a4d-85ca-c2288fd72bdd Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f51f572e-82b0-4a4f-aa56-6ed940c2f759 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2926229b-7c68-47f0-932e-83d8352bf827 CON19007 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f8607ac-22a3-4d50-9958-4081f0bf60fc CON19007 - AW4.1 ECSC4 Contract Data - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cff661ba-f307-4c5e-85ee-0f3bcb1b368c CON19007 - CEH Sample Storage Facility - ITQ Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/982fed30-f2e6-40cc-bfad-2baccacc0f2c CON19007 - CEH Sample Storage Facility - ITQ - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a03165e-6241-494a-bc3d-e225d281a056 CON19007 - CEH Sample Storage Facility - ITQ - Amended ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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