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title: "FM19155 - Specialist Mechanical Works at LMB and ARES"
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# FM19155 - Specialist Mechanical Works at LMB and ARES

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fff36f0-c89d-4061-9614-19b6528c6e6a

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the contracting authority for the project titled "FM19155 - Specialist Mechanical Works at LMB and ARES," which falls under the mechanical installations category. This process reached the award stage on 10th October 2019, after a limited procurement method was adopted due to the lack of compliant bids in the initial open tender conducted in March 2019. The contract, valued at £1,031,495.28, commenced on 1st January 2020 and is set to continue until 31st December 2024. The work is located in the postal area of Cambridge (CB2 0QH).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical installation services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that have expertise in specialist mechanical works and can meet the specifications outlined in the contract are well-positioned to engage with the UK Shared Business Services Limited. The contract's substantial value and duration offer a chance for consistent work and collaboration, especially for those looking to expand their presence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

*** THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UK Research and Innovation went out to full Open tender in March 2019 (our ref FM19011) for Specialist Mechanical Works at LMB and ARES. UK Research and Innovation did not receive any compliant bids. UK SBS have concluded this Contract in line with article 32, 2 (a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. General grounds (2) The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases:- (a) where no tenders, no suitable tenders, no requests to participate or no suitable requests to participate have been submitted in response to an open procedure or a restricted procedure, provided that the initial conditions of the contract are not substantially altered. Additional information: UK SBS have concluded this Contract in line with article 32, 2 (a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. General grounds (2) The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases:- (a) where no tenders, no suitable tenders, no requests to participate or no suitable requests to participate have been submitted in response to an open procedure or a restricted procedure, provided that the initial conditions of the contract are not substantially altered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af6029a3-17b8-468c-93d0-8552df73a883 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,031,495 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,031,495 |
| 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 | DRAX (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45350000 - Mechanical installations

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2019 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af6029a3-17b8-468c-93d0-8552df73a883

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af6029a3-17b8-468c-93d0-8552df73a883
  7th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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