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title: "UK SBS FM17093 Generator Modifications"
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# UK SBS FM17093 Generator Modifications

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5d3663d-d2a8-4a6d-9fcd-4d85a76ce318

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender for generator modifications titled "UK SBS FM17093 Generator Modifications". This procurement falls under the category of electric motors, generators, and transformers, focusing on enhancing the operational efficiency of generators at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, England. The tender is at the award stage, with a contract value of £115,125.90 and an estimated start date of 17th January 2018. The deadline for submission was 8th January 2018 at 11:00 AM, and the contract period extends until 27th April 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the energy and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in electrical equipment installation and generator maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find competitive advantages in this procurement, especially those with experience in enhancing operational efficiencies and compliance with statutory regulations in similar projects. Engaging with this contract could help firms expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. Please follow instructions in the attachments and below to apply. The final date and time for submission is Monday 8th January 2018 at 11.00am. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Description The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have identified opportunities for improvement for the operation of the generator. Project Aims * To improve the operation of the generator set including reducing running time at low load and increasing fuel turn over * To improve the maintenance regime and ensure compliance with statuary testing requirements e.g. load bank testing * To enhance generator control including options for seemless 'on demand' transfer from mains to generator supply to enable the client to utilise the backup generator during TRIAD periods * To improve building wide resilience to total grid power or nodal transformer losses * To provide opportunity for onsite Demand Management This Contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. The estimated start date is January 17th 2018. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found within the RFx attachments tab within the e-sourcing system. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. To express your interest in this oppportunity email expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. 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: 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 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 utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bb7cc8-79a2-4c57-aa1b-8bc3258e43b0 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2018 - 26 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,125 |
| 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 | MERCURY POWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bb7cc8-79a2-4c57-aa1b-8bc3258e43b0
- 19 Dec 2017 at 13:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84243300-ee48-41fd-b1fd-2da0e8d4cdb8
- 15 Dec 2017 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84243300-ee48-41fd-b1fd-2da0e8d4cdb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bb7cc8-79a2-4c57-aa1b-8bc3258e43b0
  22nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84243300-ee48-41fd-b1fd-2da0e8d4cdb8
  19th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d87d39a-a40b-40ef-972b-4ea8d56a6c12
  FM17093 ECSC
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5288b304-df23-406c-b0ac-810240d2671c
  FM17093 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc5928cb-c2ba-4cff-968f-af105f9b9716
  FM17093 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d38ba5a7-a72a-4d8a-bc74-05c1a873b843
  FM17093 AW5.2 Price Schedule

## Notice URLs

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

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