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title: "UKSBS PR17027 - Manufacture & Supply of Thermal Shroud Panels for the Space Test Chamber"
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# UKSBS PR17027 - Manufacture & Supply of Thermal Shroud Panels for the Space Test Chamber

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db7ec998-3c6c-49f1-a69a-f7330d480476

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKSBS PR17027 - Manufacture & Supply of Thermal Shroud Panels for the Space Test Chamber" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which operates out of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, England. The contract falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with an estimated total value of £150,000. The tender stage has concluded with the contract awarded on 29 March 2017. The contract will commence on 30 March 2017 and is expected to conclude by 31 August 2017. The procurement method employed for this process is an open procedure, which ensures transparency and wider competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and supply industry, especially those specialized in the production of thermal insulating materials and panels. Companies capable of providing advanced laboratory equipment and supporting services, including manufacturing, assembly, and testing, will find this procurement particularly relevant. As the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory focuses on advancing scientific research and technology, firms with experience in supplying to similar institutions or in related technical fields may have a competitive edge in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) is the largest of the Science and Technology Facilities Council's laboratories. RAL, whose main function is to support the advancement of science, is situated 15 miles south of Oxford, in the UK. The RAL Space Department is seeking to procure thermal shroud panels for integration into its second 5m diameter Space Test Chamber (STC-3) due for delivery Q2 2017. The Contract is for the purchase of thermal shroud panels as detailed in the specification. The Contract shall include all manufacture, assembly, testing and delivery as identified in the requirement. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services e-Sourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS e-Sourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. 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 e-Sourcing 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 e-Sourcing 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 e-Sourcing 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/e48068e8-0458-46be-be34-3bbc89ceb6b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,000 |
| 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 | HARWELL |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MACHINEFABRIEK WEST END |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 44111520 - Thermal insulating material
- 44175000 - Panels

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2017 at 10:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48068e8-0458-46be-be34-3bbc89ceb6b5
- 29 Jun 2017 at 07:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48068e8-0458-46be-be34-3bbc89ceb6b5
- 29 Jun 2017 at 07:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00e292b-9b60-49dc-a065-b3d8fcf901f4
- 23 Feb 2017 at 12:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00e292b-9b60-49dc-a065-b3d8fcf901f4
- 16 Feb 2017 at 17:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00e292b-9b60-49dc-a065-b3d8fcf901f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48068e8-0458-46be-be34-3bbc89ceb6b5
  3rd August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00e292b-9b60-49dc-a065-b3d8fcf901f4
  29th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/897f2810-a9f2-41af-903b-2aaf9fd7151f
  PR17027 - ITQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5efd9409-688c-412d-a630-5526343b9e58
  PR17027 - terms and conditions

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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