UK SBS FM17144 Refurbishment of Reception Area

DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Note : 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 " TENDER CLOSURE - 18/09/17 AT 14:00 All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

Brief Description of Requirement: The BEIS 1 Victoria Street ground floor reception area (London, SW1H 0ET) will be redesigned to reflect its organisational Vision and objectives. Designs are featured in Annex 1 and have been developed to fit in with current spaces and structures (e.g. windows, alcove).

Work does not alter the current location or functionality of windows, doors, reception desk, vistor pass pods or security barriers. We actively encourage bidders to conduct a site visit to take measurements before quoting for the works (see Section 3 on dates of preferred site visits).

The successful bidder will be able to manufacture these designs, which includes the following design content: • 3D lettering/typography • Paint matching to BEIS colour palette • large scale window decals • shelving that will support TVs (and its associated wiring) and interesting exhibit items • exhibit plinth • lockable safety glass cabinets; and, • batton mounted graphic panels • will install all the design content (listed above), working with the BEIS in-house facilities and maintenance team who will be providing electricity for all of the TV screens and supporting the project with works needed for the building. Please see full specification for installation of works, faults and snagging issues.

Terms and Conditions Bidders are to note that any requested modifications to the Contracting Authority Terms and Conditions on the grounds of statutory and legal matters only, shall be raised as a formal clarification during the permitted clarification period. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement.

All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document.

How to Apply: As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice.

Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER 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. As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (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 https://gpssourcing.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 you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so.

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The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.