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title: "UK SBS PR16284 EDM Die Sink"
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# UK SBS PR16284 EDM Die Sink

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cefb681-b499-4d6e-b027-141a9cfb476c

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has completed a tendering process for the acquisition of an Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) machine, titled "UK SBS PR16284 EDM Die Sink". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically in the electrical equipment sector, and aims to enhance the manufacturing capabilities within the ISIS Target Production Section, located in Swindon, England. The open procurement method was employed, with the tender closing on 25th January 2017 at 14:00 hours. The awarded contract, valued at £129,950, commenced on 30th January 2017, with an expected duration of one year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision machinery, particularly those capable of providing reliable EDM equipment. Companies with expertise in electrical equipment, laboratory and precision instruments, and general-purpose machinery would be well-positioned to compete in this market. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability specifications stated by the buyer, as there is potential for increased internal manufacturing and a strengthened supply chain following this procurement.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 25/01/2017 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. 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 ISIS Target Production Section requires an EDM machine to shorten the time it takes to manufacture targets and thereby mitigate the high risk of ISIS not running, at a cost of PS300 K per day, due to a target not being available. The machine will be able to form and polish the Tungsten components in the target and thereby remove the need to send this to an external company for processing which are crucial to the target development programme. More components will be manufactured internally after this purchase. The main drivers are for surface finish, high precision, reliability, after sale service, ease of use, and training packages. Issues with size and floor space are very important in a small workshop. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (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://gpssourcing.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 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 assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9e2a34-cc0d-44cd-845b-1573b5d4ed9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2017 - 8 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,950 |
| 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 | GF MACHINING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2017 at 11:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9e2a34-cc0d-44cd-845b-1573b5d4ed9c
- 7 Feb 2017 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9e2a34-cc0d-44cd-845b-1573b5d4ed9c
- 10 Jan 2017 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfa24585-1e48-4b21-9e7a-a3ffa6c6d95d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9e2a34-cc0d-44cd-845b-1573b5d4ed9c
  7th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfa24585-1e48-4b21-9e7a-a3ffa6c6d95d
  10th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8db3a75-21f5-40b2-9d2d-71be23b8e866
  Bidder Training - Emptoris
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07937a9c-c8a2-4cc7-9901-39571049aff9
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris

## Notice URLs

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

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