Industrial machinery

Tender description

STFC is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people — and more broadly to the world. STFC STFC are carrying out a phased programme for the replacement of 3 nº existing Climaveneta TC/SRAT/LN-1202 chillers. The programme will begin in 2018 and expect to be completed by 2020. The anticipated phasing will be to purchase a single 350 kW chiller in 2018 with two further chillers purchased before the end of the agreement period. This specification defines the general technical requirements and scope for the design, manufacture, testing, delivery and commissioning of up to 3 nº air cooled water chillers to replace failing units located on the existing R5.1 platform. The assembly forms part of the ISIS Neutron Science Research facility at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Chilton, Oxfordshire, part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The chillers will be located in the space vacated by the failing TC/SRAT/LN-1202 chillers. The replacement chillers will fit broadly within the same foot print as the old units. The footprint for each chiller shall not exceed 4,9 m in length and 2,3 m in width. There is no height restriction except as required for safe access for personnel carrying out any maintenance. There is a weight restriction because of the design and condition of the existing R5.1 steel platform. No single chiller will exceed 4,5 tonnes in weight when fully loaded with refrigerant. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris By following the above link “Supplier e-Sourcing registration”. 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. Note: Registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing: ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for, your organisations full name as a 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 applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd): Email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx Responses must be received by the date in IV.2.2. Responses received outside or concurrently using the e-Sourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity.