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title: "FM21160 - Construction Products Supply Chain"
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# FM21160 - Construction Products Supply Chain

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5ae54b4-a78a-445c-9f22-51cae3cf1be1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FM21160 - Construction Products Supply Chain" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) on behalf of The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This research initiative aims to investigate the construction products supply chain in the UK, focusing on various products such as insulation and fire barriers. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period spanning from 7th October 2021 to 31st May 2022. The total estimated value for this procurement is £104,815. The opportunity was first published on 27th July 2021, with a final submission deadline for tenders set for 15th September 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and building materials, particularly those offering research and consultancy services within this sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in supply chain analysis, construction product regulations, or relevant research methodologies would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Successful engagement in this procurement could enhance their visibility and lead to further contracts within the government and adjacent market sectors.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 15th September 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), on behalf of The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) wishes to appoint a supplier to undertake Research into the Construction Products Supply Chain. OPSS was recently announced as the new national regulator for construction products (CP). Whilst operating in shadow form, OPSS is aiming to develop an evidence basis that help us shape our role within the building safety system. There is a wide range of products covered by the construction products regulations (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/designated-standards-construction-products). This requires a deep understanding and evidence of how construction product supply chains systems work. The proposed research builds on previously commissioned research (BIS Research Paper NO. 118: Trade Credit in the UK Construction Industry: an Empirical Analysis of Construction Contractor Financial Positioning and Performance; BIS Research Paper NO.145- Supply Chain Analysis into the Construction Industry: A Report for the Construction Industrial Strategy). As the national regulator for construction products, OPSS will work closely with the Building Safety Regulator and local regulators, to promote, encourage and enforce good practice in the construction industry. OPSS will be responsible for ensuring construction products are the right quality and that robust, effective regulatory action is taken against serious weaknesses and poor practice. The project will investigate the cradle to installation supply chains process to provide a deeper understanding of the market. This research project will focus on a selected range of products: insulation, cladding, fire doors, fire barriers and cables. A review of insulation materials supply chains in the EU outlined glass and stone wool insulation represents 58% of the European thermal insulation market (European Commission, 2018). One of the aims of this research is to understand the size, distribution and supply chains system in the UK for a selected range of products, including insulation. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: B2QMVY79XJ Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. 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 partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c8f7ab-87a7-4907-bb13-05268cd1a9b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £122,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,815 |
| 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 | RISK & POLICY ANALYSTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2021 at 18:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c8f7ab-87a7-4907-bb13-05268cd1a9b2
- 27 Jul 2021 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c10a82e-a1d9-4507-8a55-3c87eb3b3c9a
- 2 Jul 2021 at 12:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50fc1e0-889c-41f6-a359-0ecd08a8087e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c8f7ab-87a7-4907-bb13-05268cd1a9b2
  8th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c10a82e-a1d9-4507-8a55-3c87eb3b3c9a
  27th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50fc1e0-889c-41f6-a359-0ecd08a8087e
  2nd July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f42b2229-92fd-4891-a03c-7a4da215aafd
  FM21160 - PIN Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03dfd013-4e3b-496b-8768-1aea377633a7
  FM21160 - Tender Documentation
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
  Delta eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/465099bf-01e2-4dc7-aeff-9e74e6c2b634
  FM21160 - Construction Products Supply Chains - ITQ Invitation to Quote - V2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/786b988d-1689-4655-ae1d-36ff35892aa3
  FM21160 - S1 - Services purchasing contract Fully Signed_Redacted

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/designated-standards-construction-products

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