--- title: "UKRI RE19213 - WFM Chopper Disc Assemblies" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a0f329a4-d28e-4787-83b9-e2b32e4058c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a0f329a4-d28e-4787-83b9-e2b32e4058c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0f329a4-d28e-4787-83b9-e2b32e4058c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0f329a4-d28e-4787-83b9-e2b32e4058c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-02-14" --- # UKRI RE19213 - WFM Chopper Disc Assemblies Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0f329a4-d28e-4787-83b9-e2b32e4058c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a0f329a4-d28e-4787-83b9-e2b32e4058c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0f329a4-d28e-4787-83b9-e2b32e4058c4.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is looking to procure the WFM Chopper Disc Assemblies under tender ID RE19213, located in Swindon, England. The procurement is in the planning stage, with the final dates for bid submissions set for Wednesday 16 October 2019 at 14:00 and for expressions of interest on Tuesday 15 October 2019 at 14:00. This project falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category, specifically identified as goods. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, indicating broad participation opportunities. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the design, construction, and supply of precision components, particularly those with expertise in neutron absorbing layers and over-speed testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited for this procurement as they can leverage their niche skills to meet the specific requirements outlined by UKRI and ESS ERIC. Engaging in this tender could help businesses establish long-term relationships within the public sector and enhance their portfolio in high-demand sectors. ## Notice **Please note, no award is to be made for this procurement exercise, this is tender was live for the advertised timescale concluding with no bids submitted. ** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday the 16th October 2019 at 14:00. The final date and time for the expressions of interest is Tuesday the 15th October 2019 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The subject of work is the supply of the Freia FOC & WFM chopper disc assemblies. This work concerns the design & analysis, construction & supply of the assemblies, including neutron absorbing layers & hubs, over-speed testing of the assemblies. The discs assemblies delivered must meet UKRI and ESS ERIC requirements. 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. 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. The Deadline for requests for participation is Tuesday the 15th October 2019 14:00. The closing date and time for bidders to submit their response is Wednesday the 16th October 2019 14:00. 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. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46c43616-4187-4660-8bbe-9b35d1b1c5cf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Nov 2019 - 19 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 14 Feb 2020 at 14:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46c43616-4187-4660-8bbe-9b35d1b1c5cf - 11 Sep 2019 at 14:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46c43616-4187-4660-8bbe-9b35d1b1c5cf - 6 Sep 2019 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46c43616-4187-4660-8bbe-9b35d1b1c5cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46c43616-4187-4660-8bbe-9b35d1b1c5cf 14th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23371c94-944e-4dc1-b4c0-3fad6218a715 T&C's - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2be94c24-a73b-44be-9ad3-f0190791139e Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5182b691-47ea-4a21-88ff-f93e10815b98 Request for Proposal Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec3a44fe-54ce-4547-b177-7fe48dc614e7 Request for Proposal - https://ted.europa.eu/TED/notice/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:419189-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML TED Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/562d4d83-4d41-4dd6-98fc-98f3a72aa6d2 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4c5ac02-e0f1-4eb2-879c-b9f578263390 Bidder Training - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:71084-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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