--- title: "FM21188 - Ice Core Store Installation at BAS Cambridge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f42a3f41-8001-4045-992c-ef70093fcfd7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f42a3f41-8001-4045-992c-ef70093fcfd7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f42a3f41-8001-4045-992c-ef70093fcfd7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f42a3f41-8001-4045-992c-ef70093fcfd7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-09-27" --- # FM21188 - Ice Core Store Installation at BAS Cambridge Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f42a3f41-8001-4045-992c-ef70093fcfd7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f42a3f41-8001-4045-992c-ef70093fcfd7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f42a3f41-8001-4045-992c-ef70093fcfd7.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, seeking bids for the project titled "FM21188 - Ice Core Store Installation at BAS Cambridge". This contract, classified under construction work, is based in Cambridge, England. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with bids due by 11:00 am on 18 October 2021. The contract is valued at £65,000, with a contract period expected to commence on 5 November 2021 and conclude by 14 January 2022. Interested parties should apply via the Delta eSourcing Portal and adhere to the listed timelines to ensure their submissions are considered. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those with experience in environmental and sustainable installation practices. Companies specialising in refrigeration and those focused on green technologies will find this project especially relevant, as it supports the British Antarctic Survey's commitment to achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster competition and innovation in delivering sustainable solutions for polar research operations. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 18th October 2021 at 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement BAS Cambridge is the centre for coordinating and managing polar science and operations. Offices, science and engineering laboratories, as well as controlled environment facilities provide the focal point for UK's polar research effort. Science Building 2 and the Logistics Buildings at our Cambridge site are key structures in housing the continuing work that goes into polar science, and as such their continued operation is critical to the success of BAS. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has recently committed to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040 from its directly managed operations. As part of this commitment, BAS Cambridge is incrementally replacing F Gas installations with low GWP refrigerant alternatives, and this project will involve eliminating 12kg of existing R404a refrigerant with a GWP of 3,922. Aside the clear environmental benefits outlined above, the project will also provide much more conveniently located Ice Cores to the principle Ice Core scientists located within SB3, significantly reducing transit times of cores from storage to laboratory work Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 87J437Z3N8 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/306b9c08-564d-4e2f-803b-9b5fe7bdf5a5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Nov 2021 - 14 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 27 Sep 2021 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/306b9c08-564d-4e2f-803b-9b5fe7bdf5a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/306b9c08-564d-4e2f-803b-9b5fe7bdf5a5 27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/228ced35-0785-46eb-adb1-370e7e84cc25 FM21188 - Final Tender Documents - https://www.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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