UK SBS FM150096 Controlled Environment Rooms (CERs) and Reach in Controlled Environment Cabinets (CECs) Invitation to Quote

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 13th October 2015 at 11:00 am

DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.

All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal

Brief Description of the Works

MolFarma in partnership with Norwich Research Partners LLP are proposing to provide a new building which is to be located in a currently undeveloped area adjacent to the main car park and Hill House. The location of the building is dictated by the current Master plan for the development of the Research Park and the proposed location is based on the plot identified as “Single floor Option”.

A suite of Controlled Environment Rooms (CERs) and reach-in Controlled Environment Cabinets (CECs) will be housed in a dedicated part of the above new building (the growth area). The growth area will be sized to ultimately accommodate 6 CERs and 20 CECs. This first phase of the project is for the design, manufacture/fabrication, installation, commissioning and setting to work, 4 CERs and 8 CECs, all as specified below. The manufacturer shall allow for the provision of 3 sets of O&M manuals and 3 half day training sessions each for maintenance and operational staff

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

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.

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.

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 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

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