Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c10-7426-720b-a252-b9991a09b49b/uk-sbs-fm17113-motorised-window-system-enhancement-for-national-oceanography-cen awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UK SBS FM17113 Motorised Window System Enhancement for National Oceanography Centre, Liverpool [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £10,000 Published 17 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 4 Sept 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 11.00 HOURS ON 04/09/2017 "Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this, unfortunately, is a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control To register on our e-sourcing portal click on [gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. To express your interest in this oppportunity email Natural Oceanography Centre (NOC), Liverpool is seeking interest from consultant engineering firms to undertake the role of Principle Designer and Lead Consultant for the above named project. This contract will be awarded subject to NEC3 Short Contract Terms and Conditions. The Joseph Proudman building is located at 6 Brownlow Street, Liverpool L3 5D.This is a 5 storey building including a basement and rooftop plant room with a total estimated GIA of 2800m2. The motorised window opening chain box system was installed as part of the original build on floors two, three and four and is circa 12 years old. The control system, Window Master, for the motorised windows is closed protocol and independent of the main Building Management System, Siemens Desigo Insight. ### PROJECT AIMS ### To improve the comfort of the work environment To reduce building heat consumption, standardised by degree-days, via assessment of and enhancement of the motorised window control system. To increase the condition and life expectancy of the window control system at NOC Liverpool ### CONSULTANT PROJECT OBJECTIVES • To review the current condition and effectiveness of the Motorised Window System at NOC Liverpool. • To summarise costed options for the enhancement of the system and presentation of options to the client. • To progress the agreed option to full design, preparation of associated tender documentation, liaise with the client during appointment of the Principle Contactor to undertake the works. • To project manage the enhancement works including contractor supervision, safe project delivery, user liaison, quality control, oversight of commissioning and sign off of OMs • To act as CDM Principle Designer for the duration of the project. • To ensure the project work is delivered on time and to programme. Attending site prior to tendering is strongly recommended. Site visits are available between 21st and 24th August 2017 inclusive. Please send a message via the e-sourcing portal requesting to attend the site visit should you wish to attend stating the names of those wishing to visit. Bidders will be limited to 2 people per company. A reply will be sent via the e-sourcing portal in confirmation. For full details of the scope of this requirement and all supporting information please review ALL attachments contained wihin the RFx Attachments tab on the E-sourcing Portal. Additional information: "Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this, unfortunately, is a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control " As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at [gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you 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. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service 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. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: [gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. 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 Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. 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