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title: "UK SBS RE17318 Cage Washer Invitation to Quote"
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# UK SBS RE17318 Cage Washer Invitation to Quote

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b561275e-ca22-43bf-96e3-d2791869cec2

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting an open procurement process for the "UK SBS RE17318 Cage Washer Invitation to Quote." This procurement is classified under animal products and related products, with a focus on the supply and installation of a cage washer for quarantine purposes. The tender period is set to close on 20th November 2017, and it requires submissions to be made through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The contract is anticipated to commence on 30th November 2017 and will run until 16th March 2020. Interested suppliers should be aware of the essential dimensions and capacity specifications outlined in the tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on manufacturing, supplying, and installing laboratory and precision equipment, specifically in the animal care sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have capability in producing animal product-related equipment would be well-suited to participate. Companies that can ensure compatibility with existing services and demonstrate experience in quick installation processes will likely have a competitive advantage in this bidding process, given the emphasis on minimal disruption during the changeover to new equipment.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 20th November 2017 at 14:00 Note : 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 . All tender information must be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Item Description: Cage Washer for Quarantine - Supply and Installation Key Features & Capabilities Essential Requirements: Size and Capacity * The equipment shall have the maximum dimensions of 1920mmx1500mmx2200mm (WxDxH) * Single side or end access * Glass viewing panel for full load inspection * Capacity to wash minimum of 20 Tecniplast/Allentown IVC cages per cycle. Largest current cage size used 200mmx360mmx13mm (WxDxH) * Racking supplied to wash animals drinking water bottle crates - current crates used are 280mmx570mmx140mm (WxDxH) * Wash current Isolator racks - largest rack size once dismantled 470mmx1000mm(WxD) * Price to include full installation and attaching to current supplies and services Removal of current cage washer * Current cage washer to be removed in working/serviceable condition and handed over to the client * To ensure minimal disruption to the unit there must be no more than 7 days downtime from the start of work until completion; this includes removal of existing equipment and installation. This does not include commissioning of the new equipment Washer system requirements and accessories * Fully compatible with existing services - steam supply and water etc. (current machine requires 60kg/hr steam. At the moment there is a 1/2" steam and condense return. Steam adjustable up to 5 1/2 bar. Current water connections are 1/2" at 2-3 bar and 60 degrees C and maximum hardness of 15 Fr) * Fully compatible with current exhaust system (exhaust is direct to the building extract system) * Easy access to all mechanical parts to ensure ease of servicing and repairs i.e. does not require removal of pipes or major valves * Dosing pump for disinfectant The full detailed specification can be found in the attached RE17318 - Cage Washer ITQ Invitation to Quote 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. 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/bdc0ad17-ed1b-4765-9162-56da699e6341 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2017 - 16 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,996 |
| 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 | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECNIPLAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 03140000 - Animal products and related products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2017 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc0ad17-ed1b-4765-9162-56da699e6341
- 6 Nov 2017 at 16:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/332bc967-c41e-4f3f-8e12-6485d09e4a1d
- 30 Oct 2017 at 16:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/332bc967-c41e-4f3f-8e12-6485d09e4a1d
- 27 Oct 2017 at 12:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/332bc967-c41e-4f3f-8e12-6485d09e4a1d
- 26 Oct 2017 at 19:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/332bc967-c41e-4f3f-8e12-6485d09e4a1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc0ad17-ed1b-4765-9162-56da699e6341
  6th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/332bc967-c41e-4f3f-8e12-6485d09e4a1d
  6th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57f3a168-2996-4c09-aad4-84b93d617fe7
  RE17318 -Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d98fe2a-79f8-4c51-82a4-b991e2c93ae4
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f6d77de-0f38-42e0-b862-1b596683a1cf
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e43c3dd-fe77-4124-89e7-9e3735a1f895
  RE17318 - Cage Washer - ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7226cea3-f528-4c82-b822-32556207d595
  RE17318 - Cage Washer - ITQ Invitation to Quote.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/246e6e2f-51b6-4b0e-916d-d7d8bf205a8d
  RE17318 - AW5.2 Price Schedule.xlsx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27304050-89c6-4b6c-b473-a32e1974c22f
  RE17318 - Cage Washer - ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/482588ed-36cd-4ce2-ae3f-630f5b3ed946
  RE17318 - Cage Washer - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbd3bbe7-0aac-4057-87b8-6b1f18eec2ab
  RE17318 - Cage Washer - ITQ Invitation to Quote v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2767a73-89e1-4d07-96ac-50dc7728f209
  RE17318 - Cage Washer - ITQ Invitation to Quote v3

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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