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title: "PR17010 UKRI Outside Manufacturing (O.M.) Framework"
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# PR17010 UKRI Outside Manufacturing (O.M.) Framework

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9057061-de88-4b3b-a57b-4a557a34f6ab

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), is seeking to establish a framework agreement for Outside Manufacturing services, specifically for bespoke mechanical engineering items. The tender, titled "PR17010 UKRI Outside Manufacturing (O.M.) Framework," has a procurement method classified as an open procedure and has a total value estimated at £9 million, with a minimum value of £5 million. The deadline for the receipt of bids was 04 September 2018 at 11:00 GMT, with the contract period planned to run from 12 November 2018 to 11 November 2021. The contracting authority is based in Swindon, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical engineering and bespoke product manufacturing. Companies that possess the capacity to deliver low volume production items and have experience in similar contracts will be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework agreement can lead to long-term partnerships with UKRI, enhancing growth potential and fostering innovation within the industry. Given the substantial project value, suppliers who can demonstrate efficiency and capability will find this to be a valuable business opportunity.

## Notice

** Please note - This procurement was abandoned prior to contract award** *Please NOTE: This tender will close for the receipt of bids on 04 September 2018 at 11.00hrs GMT* UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through its component Research Council, The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), wish to establish a framework agreement for Outside Manufacturing requirements - a considerable number of mechanical engineering bespoke and low volume production items during a year. This procurement is for the Outside Manufacturing Framework. ***DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER*** Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control " 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. 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, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Services (CCS - 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. 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 Additional information: Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. For access to all tender documentation, please refer to the following instructions; HOW TO APPLY All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers 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; Your organisations full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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. 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 applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd ) : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78fc046e-fef0-4d29-9c6b-501bbcdee90c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2018 - 11 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | *PLEASE NOTE - THIS PROCUREMENT WAS ABANDONED PRIOR TO CONTRACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2018 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78fc046e-fef0-4d29-9c6b-501bbcdee90c
- 23 Jul 2018 at 07:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4793f825-3585-4741-993d-b8db7d2b1932

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78fc046e-fef0-4d29-9c6b-501bbcdee90c
  7th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4793f825-3585-4741-993d-b8db7d2b1932
  23rd July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/001235bf-b55c-4dac-8518-254bec80d82b
  Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/645064ea-62f3-493c-8120-397af36d3b40
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4a39f82-1961-474d-bc09-e830dbcfce70
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/460b7d5b-6da3-40b4-bcbb-b1090d7c616a
  Logging in to Emptoris

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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