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title: "UK SBS PR17061 Design, Production, Testing and Delivery of Linac Warm Unit Pedestals for the ESS"
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# UK SBS PR17061 Design, Production, Testing and Delivery of Linac Warm Unit Pedestals for the ESS

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a68c4b94-2bef-451e-8307-e4edc07ec5e8

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS PR17061 Design, Production, Testing and Delivery of Linac Warm Unit Pedestals for the ESS" is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The tender, classified under engineering services, is in the award stage, having been published on 7th July 2017, with a closing date for bids on 30th August 2017. The awarded contract began on 15th December 2017 and is set to end on 14th December 2018. This tender was executed through an open procurement method, indicating a broad invitation for submissions.

This opportunity is significant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on goods and engineering services, particularly those experienced in fabricating steel components and assembly integration. As the contract involves manufacturing pedestals for use in the European Spallation Source (ESS) project, suppliers with capability in precision engineering and a strong understanding of technical specifications would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender can offer businesses substantial growth prospects through collaboration with a notable European initiative, enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the engineering sector.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 30/08/2017 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" 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 " ESS ERIC is a Swedish limited liability company jointly owned by the Swedish and Danish Governments. The core business of the company is to design, plan, construct, commission, operate and decommission the European Spallation Source (ESS). ESS ERIC is located in Lund, Sweden, co-hosted by Sweden and Denmark and has more than 22 Partner Countries, including the UK. The UK contribution is coordinated by STFC. The facility will deliver its first neutrons in 2019 and is expected to be fully operational by 2025. STFC are providing a number of goods and services on behalf of the ESS. This tender is for the fabrication of steel mounting stands and machined components as per the drawings provided to be shipped to the STFC Daresbury for integration into module assemblies for the ESS Sweden. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER 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 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://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 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/c3dd2a40-42ea-4d29-9ff7-dc2825085cce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2017 - 14 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,788 |
| 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 | P&M ENGINEERING (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3dd2a40-42ea-4d29-9ff7-dc2825085cce
- 24 Jul 2017 at 13:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3279f024-2517-4d82-805b-0eeca75a9068
- 24 Jul 2017 at 13:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3279f024-2517-4d82-805b-0eeca75a9068
- 7 Jul 2017 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3279f024-2517-4d82-805b-0eeca75a9068

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3dd2a40-42ea-4d29-9ff7-dc2825085cce
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3279f024-2517-4d82-805b-0eeca75a9068
  24th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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