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title: "FM18104 - Replacement of MLC Boiler Burners"
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# FM18104 - Replacement of MLC Boiler Burners

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0495bd1-64a9-466b-9f76-8102e809798f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FM18104 - Replacement of MLC Boiler Burners" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This is part of the goods category in the boiler and radiator industry, located in Swindon, England. The tender is currently at the Planning stage and has a closing date for bid submissions set for Friday, 27th July 2018, at 11:00. The contract value is estimated at £133,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. The contract period is scheduled to run from 9th August 2018 until 30th November 2018, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure for contracts below threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the heating services and equipment sectors, particularly those specialised in the provision of boiler and burner installation services. Companies that can offer compatible burner technologies and meet the specifications outlined are particularly well-suited to compete. Smaller businesses and SMEs will find this an accessible opportunity, especially given the emphasis on compatible technology with existing systems. Engaging in this contract can help businesses establish or expand their footprint within the public sector.

## Notice

***The procurement procedure did not result in a contract award as no suitable offers were made.*** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 27th July at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The MLC has been running for approximately 15 years and the current burners are now out of date and almost unsupported by the manufacturer. The current system consists of: * 2 off Hartley and Sugden steam boilers * 2 off Hartley and Sugden LTHW boilers * All four burners are dual fuel: natural gas or kerosene This is not a new build or installation, this tender is for the replacement of the current Dunphy Ratiotronic 3000 dual fuel burners. The new burners must be compatible with the existing boilers. * The burners must safely attach to the furnace tubes * The external flues will not be changed * The burners must be appropriate to the conditions in which they are to be installed 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. 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 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. 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 partne

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dc3d7d-0d57-4c0e-b18b-ac5f7721315e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,000 |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 44621000 - Radiators and boilers
- 51135100 - Installation services of burners

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2018 at 15:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dc3d7d-0d57-4c0e-b18b-ac5f7721315e
- 6 Jul 2018 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dc3d7d-0d57-4c0e-b18b-ac5f7721315e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dc3d7d-0d57-4c0e-b18b-ac5f7721315e
  20th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41fa5534-1c4d-4132-9c8c-52418f2f2b4a
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adb0c4cf-00e8-49ea-940b-c16d7293e620
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02f6c634-8cbe-483f-a2ee-f6ff9413d4c5
  FM18104 AW4.1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c639febe-6f8b-41bc-bf42-0fb37a149c55
  FM18104 Replacement of the MLC Boiler Burners ITQQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1dc51486-e210-427f-8bf0-7ba853bcce19
  FM18104 Replacement of the MLC Boiler Burners ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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