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title: "UK SBS PR19054 Fabrication Services for Water System Pipework ISIS"
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# UK SBS PR19054 Fabrication Services for Water System Pipework ISIS

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc227eb0-4a06-4f04-a5f1-e3355b7f4563

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited seeking bids for the contract titled "UK SBS PR19054 Fabrication Services for Water System Pipework ISIS". This tender is categorised under fabrication work and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the Award stage as the contract was awarded on 5th July 2019, with a total value of £145,014.02. The original tender submission deadline was 18th June 2019. The contract commenced on 9th July 2019 and is set to conclude on 8th February 2020.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in fabrication and welding services, particularly those with experience in the engineering and scientific sectors. Companies that are well-versed in cutting, welding, testing, and assembling complex pipework, especially those familiar with non-destructive testing (NDT) services, would be particularly well-suited to participate. The ongoing projects at the ISIS facility, under the auspices of the Science & Technology Facilities Council, may provide long-term collaboration and growth opportunities for successful bidders.

## Notice

Variation 1 of this contract increased the value of this award from PS130,140.96 by PS14,873.06 to a total value of PS145,014.02. This was for the Modification of pipe spools. THE CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS IS 18TH JUNE 2019 AT 14:00. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE BUYER DIRECT. The ISIS Spallation Neutron Source (ISIS) is a world leading centre for civil research in the fields of engineering, physics and material science. The source has been operational since 1984 and was expected to have an operational life of 20 years, however its continuing success and importance to the international neutron scattering community has secured further investment in the operation of the facility from the UK Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The TS1 Project is a programme of works aimed at extending the operational life of ISIS's first target station. As part of the project, the cooling water plant that supplies the target, reflector and moderator (TRAM) assembly is being replaced. This cooling water plant is comprised of 4 separate, closed loop recirculating circuits: * Target Circuit * Reflector Circuit * Moderators Circuit * Secondary Circuit The contractor will provide a fabrication service at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory premises to cut, weld, test and assemble the water system pipework and equipment under the direction of the Science & Technology Facilities Council Supervisor. Experienced pipe fabricators / coded welders combined with an on/off site NDT service will be required. Additional information: This procurement opportunity is currently live on Tenders Electronic Daily and, if you have not already taken the opportunity to register, instructions are detailed below on the process for registration and expression of interest via Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants must 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 by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. 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. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender 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@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the 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. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.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/c5febe69-cb02-4d17-b844-fa104be326a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2019 - 8 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,014 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXON FABRICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 45262680 - Welding

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2020 at 11:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5febe69-cb02-4d17-b844-fa104be326a5
- 12 Jul 2019 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5febe69-cb02-4d17-b844-fa104be326a5
- 23 May 2019 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80bfac02-fcee-48cf-b444-c1d29a48dc1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5febe69-cb02-4d17-b844-fa104be326a5
  27th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80bfac02-fcee-48cf-b444-c1d29a48dc1c
  23rd May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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