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title: "UK SBS PR18123 Supply of Fasteners for RFDS waveguide at ESS Lund"
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# UK SBS PR18123 Supply of Fasteners for RFDS waveguide at ESS Lund

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b06f4e6d-e3bd-4cba-b15f-fc880de5bd03

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking tenders for the supply of fasteners for the RF distribution system at the European Spallation Source in Lund. The tender, identified as UK SBS PR18123, was published on 15 August 2018 and had a closing date of 29 August 2018. This procurement falls within the goods category and has been managed through a limited procurement method, specifically competitive quotations below the threshold. The delivery address for the items is located in Swindon, England, and the contract period is set to run from 25 September 2018 to 22 March 2019, with a total contract value of £53,516. 

The tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing components, particularly those involved in fasteners. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature and scale of the procurement. Companies interested in this segment of the industry should consider participating, as the contract not only supports the development of crucial technical infrastructure but also allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with a key public sector buyer. With the ongoing need for equipment and components in public projects, this procurement could serve as a stepping stone for wider engagements in similar sectors.

## Notice

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 29TH AUGUST 2018 AT 14:00. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply direct to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control. This requirement is for the supply, testing and delivery of components for the RF distribution system of the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund. These are the fasteners for 15 Units in the ESS. STFC are providing a number of goods and services on behalf of the ESS. This tender is for the supply of fasteners to assemble the RF distribution waveguide system. A set of fasteners are required to assemble the RFDS system at the ESS. This will be for the HB/MB sections of the ESS. Additional information: 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. UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Services e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the portal this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the 'Supplier e-Sourcing Registration'. Please note that to register Bidders must have a valid DUNS number for the organisation which you are registering. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender. Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. If you have not done this already please follow the guidance: 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. Once this has been completed, when you log into the CSS website, please follow the attached guidance notes which will show you how to find the tenders. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031c27eb-d6de-4ce5-9fc3-06455ff81186 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2018 - 22 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,516 |
| 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 | BOSSARD DENMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44530000 - Fasteners

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2018 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031c27eb-d6de-4ce5-9fc3-06455ff81186
- 15 Aug 2018 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ace85d0-eff3-496b-9e1b-5f61fa73126a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031c27eb-d6de-4ce5-9fc3-06455ff81186
  2nd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ace85d0-eff3-496b-9e1b-5f61fa73126a
  15th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bf5a7ce-0a99-41ca-b64d-eaa9ee428766
  AW6.1 Statement of Works

## Notice URLs

- http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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