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title: "RE18225 UKRI Titanium CTD Frame"
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# RE18225 UKRI Titanium CTD Frame

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8afa8ec-7000-4457-8ea7-012a2bf12949

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the contract titled "RE18225 UKRI Titanium CTD Frame," issued by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS). This contract is categorised under goods in the titanium industry and is located in Swindon, England. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 3rd July 2018, and the final deadline for bid submissions having been 11th June 2018. The contract stipulates the delivery of the CTD frame by 16th November 2018, with an option for a second frame within five years, and has a total contract value of £39,893.75.

This procurement opportunity is well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in manufacturing and supplying titanium goods or similar advanced technologies. Businesses involved in the construction of marine or research equipment will find particular relevance, especially those capable of meeting the detailed specifications outlined in the tender documents. Engaging in this tender can provide SMEs with substantial growth opportunities by establishing long-term relationships within the public sector market, especially in innovative projects like the RRS Sir David Attenborough.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 11th June 2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Titanium Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) Frame Construction has begun on the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) - one of the most advanced polar research vessels in the world. In 2018 scientists researching oceans, ice and atmosphere will have access to state-of-the-art facilities on this floating laboratory. This requirement calls for one CTD frame to be delivered by the 16th November 2018, with the option to buy a second, to the same specification, within 5 years. The total price provided shall be for both frames. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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 '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 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business 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. 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/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8038e8c-ae5a-4afd-aef1-e30a29f33d13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2018 - 3 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,893 |
| 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 | BD MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 14724000 - Titanium
- 42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2018 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8038e8c-ae5a-4afd-aef1-e30a29f33d13
- 24 May 2018 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f4efe86-60e2-49fc-8d25-d0ba31e104e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8038e8c-ae5a-4afd-aef1-e30a29f33d13
  25th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f4efe86-60e2-49fc-8d25-d0ba31e104e0
  24th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8a2201c-84ea-41ae-9d9e-1d8258fdf28e
  RE18225 Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc17b398-a910-4373-a316-9ba1e812b218
  RE18225 Invitation to quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41a3adae-3845-46d8-a214-eda857565aa7
  AW4.1 Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81919e06-777c-4e58-b3ef-82da5ff9c8c3
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d603583-f7e1-42ba-b244-9be793bc2490
  Bidder Emptoris training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8761b81b-5285-48ab-a165-f656d9c52f1c
  RE18225 Annex A Drawings
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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