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title: "FM17151 NERC Seismic Compressor Overhaul"
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# FM17151 NERC Seismic Compressor Overhaul

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dccfcccd-a036-4b83-890c-32597894a6db

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FM17151 NERC Seismic Compressor Overhaul" is led by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, aiming to support the refurbishment of a Hamworthy 4THW100 compressor for the National Oceanography Centre located in Southampton, England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the tender period having ended on 10th October 2017. The awarded contract value is £56,657.19, and it was awarded on 2nd November 2017, with the contract entering into force on 6th November 2017, and will conclude on 3rd November 2018. This open procedure is classified under the CPV code for compressors and involves repair and maintenance services of compressors.

This project presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in mechanical engineering, compressor repair, and maintenance services. Companies equipped with experience in overhauls of industrial equipment would find this tender particularly suitable. Interested businesses must register on the e-Sourcing portal and express their interest through the designated contact point, thereby positioning themselves to potentially secure a valued contract in an essential public service sector.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 10/10/2017 AT 17:00 HOURS. Natural Environment Research Council - National Oceanography Centre Seismic Compressor Overhaul Contract will be awarded on the criteria set out in the sourcing documents. The National Marine Facilities (NMF) based at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) are looking for assistance with the refurbishment of 1 x Hamworthy 4THW100 compressor and ancillaries that are currently housed in a 20' ISO specialised container. This container is freighted world wide to provide NERC suitable high pressure air supply to carry out various seismic surveys. The NOC has workshop facilities and require the work to be carried out on site at the NOC. The successful company can arrange collection/delivery of equipment associated with this work via the NOC stores. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing" 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 THE BUYER As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpssourcing.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 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: 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 assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b75f7f1-489e-4b20-9c66-780b799fe457 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 3 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,657 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | GAS & AIR (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42123000 - Compressors
- 50531300 - Repair and maintenance services of compressors

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b75f7f1-489e-4b20-9c66-780b799fe457
- 25 Sep 2017 at 19:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d2ffeed-9bd2-47a3-a449-fdc8170fa3e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b75f7f1-489e-4b20-9c66-780b799fe457
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d2ffeed-9bd2-47a3-a449-fdc8170fa3e8
  25th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90a22222-62e1-48cf-8d11-cb927200bc91
  FM17151 ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00ce22c0-e696-4c4a-b000-c2e541750678
  FM17151 - AW4.1 Contract Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/539b58f8-ffff-476c-99e2-9f6e587cf38b
  FM17151 PROJ1.9 NOC Health and Safety Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c66cda7-72ca-4a69-8447-1ced7e069b27
  FM17151 ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf39f1a0-6c26-4a89-a5df-5f3828122c7b
  Bidder Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0e7af08-7cb4-4eb4-b669-fd5523896293
  Bidder Log in to Emptoris
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6efb64f-e318-4512-b228-b29159dde166
  FM17151 AW5.2 Price Schedule

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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