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title: "FM18160 Non Magentic Platform"
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# FM18160 Non Magentic Platform

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf9e0c30-d787-402b-84b7-effc4ea5a17a

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting on behalf of the UKRI Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "FM18160 Non Magnetic Platform." This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically for access platforms and installation works of walkways. The award was made through a single sourcing action due to the protection of exclusive rights as per public contracts regulations. The tender period concluded on 6 September 2018, with the contract period running from 7 September to 22 October 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in custom fabrication and installation of specific platforms. Businesses with expertise in designing and building non-magnetic structures would find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities, enabling them to engage in public projects while expanding their portfolio in innovative construction solutions.

## Notice

UKRI Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has a requirement to source a non-magnetic platform/manned walkway for the Alpha experiment. This Single Sourcing Action (SSA) was approved in line with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cced4889-6f70-4fe5-aa69-9e565d2056f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2018 - 22 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,239 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,239 |
| 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 | MACHINE BUILDING SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34951000 - Access platforms
- 45213316 - Installation works of walkways

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2018 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cced4889-6f70-4fe5-aa69-9e565d2056f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cced4889-6f70-4fe5-aa69-9e565d2056f9
  13th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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