--- title: "FM20238 BAS Beach Hut Laboratory" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf98f750-57ee-44e9-b97d-77bff6d9b76b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf98f750-57ee-44e9-b97d-77bff6d9b76b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf98f750-57ee-44e9-b97d-77bff6d9b76b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf98f750-57ee-44e9-b97d-77bff6d9b76b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-01-14" --- # FM20238 BAS Beach Hut Laboratory Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf98f750-57ee-44e9-b97d-77bff6d9b76b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf98f750-57ee-44e9-b97d-77bff6d9b76b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf98f750-57ee-44e9-b97d-77bff6d9b76b.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender for the project titled "FM20238 BAS Beach Hut Laboratory," located on the Antarctic Peninsula. This procurement falls under the category of modular and portable buildings and has a contract value of £75,000. The submission deadline for bids is 11:00 on Thursday, 28th January 2021, with the contract period set to begin on 15th February 2021 and concluding on 1st April 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, requiring all submissions to be made via the Delta eSourcing Portal. Potential suppliers are encouraged to review all documentation thoroughly to understand the requirements fully. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture of pre-fabricated structures, particularly those that can provide robust designs suitable for harsh weather conditions. Firms with capabilities in modular construction that comply with strict logistical requirements would be ideal candidates for this procurement. By participating in this process, businesses can enhance their market presence and potentially secure a contract that could lead to further opportunities within unique environments, such as the Antarctic Peninsula. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is at 11:00 on Thursday 28th January 2021. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The scope of this project is to provide a flat pack/pre-fabricated structure that can be assembled by hand with basic power and hand tools. Due to desired location on station, that the hut will be located it is essential that the structure MUST be able to be assembled without the use of any plant or vehicles, as vehicle access is impossible. The hut must be able to withstand the harsh weather conditions that are ever present on the Antarctic Peninsula, therefore a robust design is required. The supplier must also meet a number of strict logistical/cargo requirements, which can be found in section 4 of this specification. This requirement is supply only, with the supplied goods being assembled by British Antarctic Survey staff. Any M+E installation works are NOT included within this requirement. The supplier is not required to provide any electrical or mechanical products within this requirement (however the supplier is expected to provide a heat trace door seal for the structure). Please make sure that you provide sufficient detail of you requirement so that potential suppliers will have a full understanding of what is required. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. 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://uksbs.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://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: P5CR9NDP6H 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. 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 suffiency 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 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 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 the successful organisation , 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/ad69420a-f69b-46ad-ab31-46daa031304f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 1 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings ## Release History - 14 Jan 2021 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad69420a-f69b-46ad-ab31-46daa031304f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad69420a-f69b-46ad-ab31-46daa031304f 14th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70d12e9d-a1ab-4280-9e07-e5ac5b40c48d FM20328 - Final Tender Documentation - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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