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title: "UK SBS PR17062 Cargo Sledges"
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# UK SBS PR17062 Cargo Sledges

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5b7c5b2-6e57-487e-9057-c2a8340186b1

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently engaged in the procurement process for heavy-duty cargo sledges through an open tender. The contract, titled "UK SBS PR17062 Cargo Sledges," falls under the miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts category. The procurement process has recently moved to the award stage, with the closing date for bids having been 24th July 2016, and the anticipated contract start date set for 30th August 2017. The total value of the contract is £750,000, with a minimum value of £250,000, and will be operational until 2nd March 2022, at the delivery address located in Swindon, England.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture of specialised transport equipment, particularly those with capabilities to create robust solutions for extreme cold weather conditions. Suppliers with experience in high-quality, reliable transport products designed for use in challenging environments will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract seeks to incorporate innovative solutions that can thrive in demanding Antarctic operations. Interested bidders should register through the CCS eSourcing portal to express their interest and access further procurement details.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 24/07/2016 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. 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 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" British Antarctic Survey has an on-going requirement for heavy duty cargo sledges to support its operations in the Antarctic, and in particular, to be used on scientific research projects involving deep field traverse operations. It is anticipated that up to a maximum of 16 cargo sledges will be purchased for deployment in Antarctica over the duration of the contract. Due to the complexity of operations and the environmental challenges, the cargo sledges are required to be safe and highly reliable to operate in Antarctic conditions. Hence should be designed for extreme cold weather and manufactured to a very high standard. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER 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 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://gpssourcing.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/a441c8dc-98c4-4974-8e34-036c1444b264 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2017 - 2 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £566,100 |
| 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 | LEHMANN - UMT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a441c8dc-98c4-4974-8e34-036c1444b264
- 15 Jun 2017 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546b8fbe-50d4-440d-8470-d11206f61016

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a441c8dc-98c4-4974-8e34-036c1444b264
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546b8fbe-50d4-440d-8470-d11206f61016
  15th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51b0e527-d0c2-48f4-af5f-4915784d4d71
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7aece755-aa26-4fed-8430-a73c005f36c2
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b833be62-2dfd-4160-9964-0f697580c6d2
  Request for Proposal UKSBS PR17062 Cargo Sledges

## Notice URLs

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

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