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title: "UK SBS PR17010 The Outside Manufacturing (O.M.) Framework - The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)"
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# UK SBS PR17010 The Outside Manufacturing (O.M.) Framework - The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f378ccd4-b1d0-497d-aaf9-ea8d8b670c78

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is initiating the procurement process for "UK SBS PR17010 The Outside Manufacturing (O.M.) Framework" on behalf of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This framework will focus on miscellaneous engineering services and is currently in the planning stage. The estimated contract value ranges from £5,000,000 to £9,000,000, with a proposed agreement duration of three years anticipated to start from 1st November 2017. Supplier engagement days are scheduled for the week commencing 15th May 2017, to be held at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and Daresbury Laboratory, where suppliers can register their interest and discuss their capabilities. The engagement end date is set for 23rd February 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the engineering sector, particularly those specialising in bespoke manufacturing and low-volume production. Companies involved in mechanical engineering, milling, turning, and various fabrication processes would find this framework particularly relevant. With STFC placing an average of three purchase orders daily, suppliers who can meet the specifications and quality requirements outlined in the framework will have a strong chance to secure ongoing business, thereby fostering growth and establishing long-term partnerships.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice is being issued in order to undertake a market consultation exercise with regards to the requirements detailed above. If you believe that this will be of interest to you and your organisation, please register your interest by sending an email to the following email address: katarzyna.nawrotek@uksbs.co.uk STFC will be holding a supplier engagement day in order to assess the market's appetite, concerns, and views on formulation of requirement. The estimated value of the framework is 5,000,000.00 - 9,000,000.00 GBP. We anticipate this being a 3 - year agreement. The supplier engagement days will be held at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX, and Daresbury Laboratory, Keckwick Ln, Warrington, WA4 4AD w/c 15th May 2017. Please state location preference if you wish to attend. Once you have registered your interest we will confirm the actual day and time of the engagement day. STFC may consider information and responses received as part of the preliminary market consultation to help inform STFC's options and further decision making in relation to the planning and conduct of the proposed procurement. For the avoidance of doubt, this notice is not a Call for Competition; a Contract Notice will be issued as a call for competition. Not registering an interest shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of preliminary market consultation shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in preliminary market consultation will be at each supplier's own cost. It is anticipated that the framework will be effective from 01.11.2017. Additional information: The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) procure a considerable number of mechanical engineering bespoke and low volume production items during a year. In order to support this activity UKSBS, acting on behalf of STFC, anticipate establishing a multi-lot framework agreement divided by supplies covering the categories of manufacture out-lined below. 1. Small/Medium Milling -up to X 2m x Y 800mm x Z 750mm 2.Large/Extra Large Milling - X 2m x Y 800mm x 750mm - X 4 m x Y 1m x Z 1m 3. RAL SPACE Machining- Milling up to X 1 m x Y 1m x Z 750mm. Turning up to O 300 x Z 500mm with specific quality and traceability requirements 4. Small/Medium Turning - up to O 300 mm x Z 500mm 5. Large/Extra Large Turning -Over O 300mm x Z 500 mm 6. EDM - Wire Erosion 7. Small/Medium Fabrication -Up to 2m cube approx. 8. Large / Extra Large Fabrication - Over 2m cube approx. 9. Vacuum Fabrication - Standard Specification 10. Vacuum Fabrication - ASTEC Specification 11. Site work Fabrication/Installation (DL only) Please note that the final number of lots might change. On average STFC are placing about 3 purchase orders a day across all categories of suppliers. The average value of purchase orders placed under this agreement is estimated to be below PS3,000.00 + VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa56d425-0855-4304-abb5-46275dbf2306 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2017 at 08:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa56d425-0855-4304-abb5-46275dbf2306

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa56d425-0855-4304-abb5-46275dbf2306
  12th April 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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