UK SBS FM150083 GroDome Chiller Installation Invitation to Quote

The Final date and time for submission of bids is Wednesday 2nd September at 11:00 am

DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

Description of the Works:

The existing coolth tank has not demonstrated sufficient redundancy when the single chiller has failed and on this basis CEH requires a second chiller to be installed to provide more robust redundancy.

A feasibility report prepared by Parsons Brinckerhoff demonstrated that the energy savings provided by the existing coolth tank were not significant and on this basis the coolth tank could be decommissioned to avoid associated maintenance issues and to simplify the cooling systems operation.

The feasibility report also demonstrated that significant energy savings could be achieved by replacing the buildings heating source from the direct electric (currently installed) to a new air source heat pump. Due to budget constraints the installation of a new LTHW heating system is not feasible as part of this project however the new chiller shall be a reversible heat pump to allow for future installation of LTHW distribution and heat emitters.

More details can be found within the respective Tender Documentation and Appendices

This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document.

To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link ‘Register for CCS eSourcing’.

To express your interest in this oppportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk

Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services

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UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.

It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector.

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UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013.

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Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - 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 £700m expenditure for its Customers, our growth projections anticipate this will rise to £1bn in 2013/14.

Important information

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