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title: "FM17047 Transient Surge Suppressors"
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# FM17047 Transient Surge Suppressors

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a61ad5b3-5a32-49ec-9050-29859931b061

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which seeks to award a contract for the supply of transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS) as part of their MRC Unit initiative in The Gambia. The tender, titled "FM17047 Transient Surge Suppressors," falls under the goods category, specifically related to surge suppressors, and was completed on 22nd February 2017. The contract period is set to start from 24th February 2017 and will run until 24th March 2017, with delivery required to a freight forwarder in the UK for onward transmission. The procurement method adopted was a direct award following the evaluation of previous tenders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical components, particularly those that manufacture or supply surge protection devices. Companies experienced in providing goods to international markets, especially those with logistics capabilities for delivery to The Gambia, will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful tenderer, Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd, highlights the competitive nature of the market for large-scale suppliers in this industry.

## Notice

MRC Unit The Gambia seeks to replace Eaton's transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS) forming part of its surge protection systems at its field sites in The Gambia. These are required to be retrofitted to existing mains incomer supplies at the various sites as replacements for Eaton's TVSS type PYX300 300kA per phase 230/400V TPN&E Specification * SPM300400Y1V EATON SPM,300KA, BASIC PKG,SST NEMA 4X ENC * Dual-coloured protection status indicators for each phase * Surge Capacity Rating: 300kA per phase * 200kA Short-circuit current rating * NEMA 4X Enclosure with internal circuit breaker * Eaton Surge Protective Device (SPD) Series, side mount unit mounted externally to panel board, using thermally protected MOV technology * Dual-coloured protection status indicators for the neutral-ground protection mode * 20kA Discharge Current * Voltage: 230/400V Wye (4 Wire + Ground), 50Hz * 10 year warranty * Supplier may propose an equivalent surge protective device (SPD), complete with detailed specifications for evaluation purposes. Delivery would be required to AGILITY, our freight forwarder in the UK , for onward transmission to The Gambia.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc89cfcd-13a5-4e97-b3ba-b4730e823bda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2017 - 24 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,963 |
| 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 | SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31217000 - Surge suppressors

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2017 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc89cfcd-13a5-4e97-b3ba-b4730e823bda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc89cfcd-13a5-4e97-b3ba-b4730e823bda
  23rd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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