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title: "UKSBS PR16134 - Three Axis Vertical Machining Centre"
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# UKSBS PR16134 - Three Axis Vertical Machining Centre

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee8d3e47-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKSBS PR16134 - Three Axis Vertical Machining Centre" is managed by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Harwell, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" (excl. glasses) and involves the acquisition of a three-axis vertical machining centre for the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Mechanical Workshop at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Currently in the Award stage, this tender was published on 22 July 2016, with the tender period concluding on 12 August 2016, and the contract period running from 5 September to 31 October 2016. The estimated total contract value is £130,000, and it was procured through an open procedure.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in manufacturing precision machinery and equipment, to engage with a prominent government-related organisation. Companies that have experience in providing high-quality machine tools and accessories would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, given that the buyer is focused on fostering competition and achieving best value for the UK taxpayer.

## Notice

Science and Technology Facilities Council. STFC is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. Three Axis Vertical Machining Centre. This tender specification is for a 3 Axis Vertical Machining Centre. It will be installed in the STFC Mechanical Workshop within the Technical Facilities group at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. for details of the full specification please refer to our Invitation to Tender document (ITQ). 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. Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services. Putting the business into shared 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. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. 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. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers, our growth projections anticipate this will rise to PS1bn in 2013/14. Important information From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All potential suppliers should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc33a2ef-3bd1-4520-a068-886cf64b4c7c |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2016 - 27 Feb 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,645 |
| 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 | HAAS AUTOMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc33a2ef-3bd1-4520-a068-886cf64b4c7c
- 10 Mar 2017 at 15:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9eef814-a860-4346-bdaa-8dfd4bc49bee
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9eef814-a860-4346-bdaa-8dfd4bc49bee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc33a2ef-3bd1-4520-a068-886cf64b4c7c
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9eef814-a860-4346-bdaa-8dfd4bc49bee
  10th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36e8924d-3eca-43e3-94d4-95aaf48ebee2
  Invitation to Quote document (ITQ)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08552a5f-cde4-45d7-b27d-bc63bca071f4
  G1 Goods Purchase Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3a46f7e-008d-44f5-ade8-96627453924b
  Invitation to Quote document (ITQ)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c7200be-6a43-4f1c-8e65-17dfa6fca924
  G1 Goods Purchase Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5390dfc-a28a-4d23-80e8-e11d6bb83f83
  Invitation to Quote document (ITQ)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/180f3eba-12cf-4b47-8348-92624c20169f
  G1 Goods Purchase Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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