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title: "UKSBS PR16192 - Manufacture & Supply of Space Test Chamber Thermal Shroud Panels"
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# UKSBS PR16192 - Manufacture & Supply of Space Test Chamber Thermal Shroud Panels

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e370d6bf-f812-4593-b7f8-7141e7867111

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is soliciting tenders for the manufacture and supply of thermal shroud panels for the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory's Space Test Chamber, located in Harwell, South East England. This contract, identified as UKSBS PR16192, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with an estimated value of £150,000 and a minimum value of £140,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 23rd December 2016. The contract period is slated to commence on 23rd January 2017 and conclude on 16th September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing thermal insulating materials and panels, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specified requirements. Companies with expertise in precision engineering and laboratory equipment are well-positioned to compete. Interested bidders should register on the e-Sourcing Suite and express their interest to gain access to further procurement details. This engagement could enhance their portfolio and lead to potential partnerships with a prominent research institution in the UK.

## 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/4f40cf3a-c4d5-4672-8d74-a5acb9bc33ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2017 - 11 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | OX11 0OX |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | **THIS TENDER HAS BEEN ABANDONED*** SEE UKSBS PR17027 |

## 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

- 9 Mar 2017 at 19:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f40cf3a-c4d5-4672-8d74-a5acb9bc33ce
- 9 Mar 2017 at 18:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048b5923-660b-4d15-87e0-e32292dddca2
- 9 Mar 2017 at 18:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048b5923-660b-4d15-87e0-e32292dddca2
- 20 Dec 2016 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048b5923-660b-4d15-87e0-e32292dddca2
- 13 Dec 2016 at 11:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048b5923-660b-4d15-87e0-e32292dddca2
- 23 Nov 2016 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048b5923-660b-4d15-87e0-e32292dddca2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f40cf3a-c4d5-4672-8d74-a5acb9bc33ce
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048b5923-660b-4d15-87e0-e32292dddca2
  9th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea72ba72-7db5-4a69-9950-e932e97f4e1a
  PR16192 - Contract Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab2ec9d5-4f4e-4687-8ce3-4e02d8b0622c
  PR16192 - ITQ document
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
  Emptoris Training

## Notice URLs

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

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