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title: "UK SBS PR18016 UKRI Magnetic Bearing Drive Systems for ISIS Neutron Disc Choppers at STFC"
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# UK SBS PR18016 UKRI Magnetic Bearing Drive Systems for ISIS Neutron Disc Choppers at STFC

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4f05257-f896-4a7c-9510-0b3c90e26a5b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a public procurement process for the "UK SBS PR18016 UKRI Magnetic Bearing Drive Systems for ISIS Neutron Disc Choppers at STFC." This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category and is located in Swindon, England. Currently at the award stage, the tender has a contract value of £1.5 million and a minimum estimated value of £1.3 million. The final deadline for bid submissions was set for 21 May 2018. The contract period is scheduled to start on 26 June 2018 and extend until 25 June 2022, following an open procurement method compliant with public contract regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying precision equipment or related goods, particularly those possessing expertise in producing magnetic bearing technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can effectively compete for these contracts, given the potential for tailored solutions to project specifications. Successful bidders will not only benefit from a lucrative contract but also gain experience working on high-profile projects within the public sector, enhancing their business reputation and potential for further growth in future procurements.

## Notice

This Tender specification is for magnetic bearing drive systems for the use on STFC's ISIS Neutron Disc Choppers. The tender documents include the outline specification for a total of six disc chopper drive systems to be purchased following placement of the call-off contract. Future systems procured under this contract would be based upon this specification, but adjusted to meet the specific project requirements, to be agreed at the project's preliminary design review. Volumes of items purchased through the contract cannot be guaranteed. Please refer to the attached tender documents for the full specification. About UK Shared Business Services Putting the business into shared services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. 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. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Services (CCS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers. From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). Additional information: Note : Do not apply directly to the Buyer. 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 . The final date and time for the submission of bids is 21/05/2018 at 11:00hrs BST. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/becomea-crown-commercial-service-supplier 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; Your organisations full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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. 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 applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd ) : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx Responses must be received by the stated deadline date. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10a8794a-c55a-4a91-abfb-28d5e005764c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2018 - 28 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | SKF CANADA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2018 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10a8794a-c55a-4a91-abfb-28d5e005764c
- 12 Apr 2018 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73307e0d-48cc-494e-ba75-2e71bbd03efc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10a8794a-c55a-4a91-abfb-28d5e005764c
  13th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73307e0d-48cc-494e-ba75-2e71bbd03efc
  12th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be73df28-acce-434b-b308-376050f8fc69
  UK SBS PR18016 - Request for Proposal document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3211418a-ce29-4ce4-a0ba-de73c16976c7
  UKSBS - Emptoris logging in for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00fedca5-1b72-4ec7-9f1d-716957106c19
  UKSBS - Emptoris Bidder Training document

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/becomea-crown-commercial-service-supplier

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