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title: "UKSBS PR 16122 Supply of a Wire Electro Discharge Machine and Standalone Separate Small Hole Electro Discharge Machine"
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# UKSBS PR 16122 Supply of a Wire Electro Discharge Machine and Standalone Separate Small Hole Electro Discharge Machine

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1088833-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) involved the tender PR16122 for the supply of a Wire Electro Discharge Machine and a Standalone Separate Small Hole Electro Discharge Machine. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the electrical equipment and apparatus industry. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate. The tender closed on 10th August 2016, and the contract period started on 15th August 2016, lasting for one year until 15th August 2017. The primary delivery address is located in OX11 0QX, in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacture or supply of precision electrical equipment and specialised machinery. Companies with expertise in electro discharge machines or related technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders through the CCS eSourcing Suite. By participating in these public procurement processes, businesses can expand their market reach and establish valuable connections with prominent government organisations like UK SBS.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 10/08/2016 14:00 HOURS. 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" Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is looking to purchase a Wire Electro Discharge Machine and a Standalone Separate Small Hole Electro Discharge Small Machine. 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/a9e61084-cdfc-4db9-ae13-ac3054219bfc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2016 - 29 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,950 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GF MACHINING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e61084-cdfc-4db9-ae13-ac3054219bfc
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef07318-004e-447c-8262-8db4693fa916

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e61084-cdfc-4db9-ae13-ac3054219bfc
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef07318-004e-447c-8262-8db4693fa916
  26th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b219620a-1f88-4cfc-82c3-4ff65f7916e7
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42c59e78-cd47-48f5-9fe1-8c268f373112
  Specification

## Notice URLs

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

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