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title: "Heat Pump Manufacturing Supply Chain Research Project"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a611c499-5878-4b47-86ae-c526dad09e17"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Heat Pump Manufacturing Supply Chain Research Project

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a611c499-5878-4b47-86ae-c526dad09e17

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a tender for the "Heat Pump Manufacturing Supply Chain Research Project." This procurement is classified under the services industry, specifically focusing on "Research and development consultancy services." The tender period for bid submissions concluded on 5th December 2019, while the corresponding contract period spans from 6th January 2020 to 29th May 2020. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, indicating that the process was open to all potential suppliers for participation.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and development within the heating and renewable energy sectors. Companies with expertise in heat pump technology, energy efficiency solutions, and market research methodologies may find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Engaging in this project provides a valuable chance for businesses to demonstrate their innovation and contribute to enhancing the UK's manufacturing supply chain in the realm of sustainable heating.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday, 5th December 2019 11:00am. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. This project will set out the practical steps needed to grow the UK heat pump manufacturing supply chain, including hybrid heat pumps, considering synergies with other industries and the possibility to build on the UK's current expertise in the transition away from fossil fuel heating. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link www.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: www.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 8ZY8A887S3 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 Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. 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 partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e226bb52-e495-44e6-bea4-4b201c6f0dfb |
| 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 | 19 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2020 - 29 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,502 |
| 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 | EUNOMIA RESEARCH AND CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 19 May 2021 at 09:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e226bb52-e495-44e6-bea4-4b201c6f0dfb
- 24 Jan 2020 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e226bb52-e495-44e6-bea4-4b201c6f0dfb
- 7 Nov 2019 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5488c194-372d-4088-b07e-338ab8b9c9ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e226bb52-e495-44e6-bea4-4b201c6f0dfb
  19th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5488c194-372d-4088-b07e-338ab8b9c9ca
  7th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef86a040-9e8b-4042-807c-88232b3f0eb5
  CR19094 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a628ae8e-34bb-4af6-bbbe-c37c7c06850c
  CR19094 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb184601-d49a-4704-a831-de99332c129c
  CR19094 - GDPR (ANNEX A)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/336f80a3-1e65-4c6f-9cb9-6fb38fb640e2
  CR19094 - NDC5 - PRECEDENT ONE-WAY NON-DISCLOSURE CONTRACT NOT A DEED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d042dc6-a32c-4886-bd22-47451cf536ae
  CR19094 - S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eac46ccf-7667-4a85-aa1c-a62e72bcbed8
  CR19094 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
- http://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=444405728
  Delta eSourcing
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/eb0245c3-2eba-47b2-a98a-8aa5c84549ad
  CR19094 - S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ecb6bd69-bd6b-463c-a96e-919acad7c07a
  BEIS Variation to Contract Form No 3

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Provenance

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