UKRI - FM20064 Chilbolton Observatory Counterweight Refurbishment

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 20th May 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Specification and Objectives: The objective of this contract are to refurbish the counterweights on the 25m antenna so that safe operation of the antenna can resume. This maintenance contract requires the following tasks: 1. The removal of all the counterweights, 2. The manufacture of a new set of counterweights, 3. A survey of the structural elements that support the blocks to ensure that they are strong enough to safely and to reliably support the weights, 4. Preparation and painting of all affected surfaces impacted by the removal, 5. The re-installation of all the counterweights. Outputs The outputs for this contract will be: 1. A project management plan to be agreed by the client prior to the commencement of any work, 2. Daily updates on progress and issues once the work has started. These can be verbal or written, whichever is deemed most appropriate, 3. A report on the structural survey findings at the completion of the survey task. 4. Upon completion, documentary evidence of the certification of the materials, fabrication processes, and surface finishes. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: PN26PRDW57 Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.