Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2c-f745-707d-b40c-2d82d9ecb54d/uk-sbs-fm17096-containers awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UK SBS FM17096 Containers [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 29 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 6 Oct 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 6th October 2017 at 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. ### Brief Description of the Works National Environmental Research Council, British Antarctic Survey (NERC, BAS) wish to establish a Contract for the 4 containers. UK SBS is managing the procurement process in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time) (the "Regulations) ### This is a Goods only Contract The awarded contract will be based on the following Lots: - Lot 1 Radionuclide Container - The container is to be a standard 20' x 8' x 8' 6" high shipping container to ISO specification conforming to American Bureau of Shipping TIR and IMCO approval capable of 9 high stacking and UIC and CSC registration plate. Container is to have a standard pair of fork lift lifting pockets totally enclosed on all sides as the floor is to be insulated. The underside of the container is to be fully plated with 3 mm thick minimum steel plate, fully welded to container to retain the floor insulation - Lot 2 Ultraclean Container - The container is to be a standard 20' x 8' x 8' 6" high shipping container to ISO specification conforming to American Bureau of Shipping TIR and IMCO approval capable of 9 high stacking and UIC and CSC registration plate. Container is to have a standard pair of fork lift lifting pockets totally enclosed on all sides as the floor is to be insulated. The underside of the container is to be fully plated with 3mm thick minimum steel plate, fully welded to container to retain the floor insulation - Lot 3 Seismic Compressor Container - The container is to be a standard 20' x 8' x 8' 6" high shipping container to ISO specification conforming to American Bureau of Shipping TIR and IMCO approval capable of 9 high stacking and UIC and CSC registration plate. Container is to have a standard pair of fork lift lifting pockets totally enclosed on all sides as the floor. The underside of the container is to be fully plated with 3mm thick minimum steel plate, fully welded to container. - Lot 4 Constant Temperature Experimental Aquarium Laboratory Container The container i It is intended that a sole provider will be appointed for each Lot detailed above. Potential Providers are invited to tender for one or a combination of Lots as they see fit on an individual basis. ### Full specification details are available in the RFP All of the works are to be completed in line with the specification. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found within the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. 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