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title: "FM19261 Request for fit out and certification of Shipping Containers"
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# FM19261 Request for fit out and certification of Shipping Containers

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1c3266b-62c6-46bc-a718-d379f8157f2c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FM19261 Request for fit out and certification of Shipping Containers" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract falls within the laboratory and precision equipment industry category and is located in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Swire Oilfield Services on 30th September 2019. The total value of the contract is £227,704.40, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2022. The procurement was executed using a direct method, specifically a single tender action due to the technical specifications that necessitated a specific supplier, in accordance with public procurement regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment refurbishment and certification services, particularly those experienced in the technical requirements of fitting out mobile laboratories. Companies well-suited to compete in this procurement are likely to be those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and have expertise in project execution within the scientific and educational sectors. Engaging with this type of contract can not only enhance a company’s portfolio but also foster long-term relationships within public sector projects.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to appoint a principal contractor to undertake the refurbishment and fit-out of 4 shipping containers as mobile laboratories for the International Ocean Discovery Programme. Once complete, the laboratories will then need to be DNV GL certified. It was determined that only one organisation could complete the refurbishment whilst also having experience of the certification process. Due to the specific scientific and technical nature of the requirement, the contracted was awarded in line with Regulation 32.2.b.ii of the Public Contract Regulations Act 2015. (2) The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following case: (b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons; (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bff937-fe87-430a-a51e-2aa8d6cda944 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £227,704 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £227,704 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWIRE OILFIELD SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2019 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bff937-fe87-430a-a51e-2aa8d6cda944

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bff937-fe87-430a-a51e-2aa8d6cda944
  14th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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