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UK SBS PR16145-2 Argo Floats 4000 metres

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

20 Mar 2018 at 10:11

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a procurement process titled "UK SBS PR16145-2 Argo Floats 4000 metres" for the purchase of Argo Floats capable of diving to a depth of at least 4000 metres. This contract, valued at £450,000, targets the scientific and oceanographic equipment industry, with a focus on measurement and exploration devices. The procurement is currently in the award stage, having completed the tender period which ended on 20th October 2016. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2016 and conclude on 1st December 2017, with the closing date for the tender having passed.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in marine and oceanographic instruments, or suppliers of scientific and engineering equipment. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process, given the focus on innovative solutions for challenging oceanographic environments. Interested businesses should note the strategic alliance between UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service, which offers an eSourcing Suite for streamlined bidding procedures. Ensuring registration on this platform and expressing interest in the contract can enhance access to this significant procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR16145-2 Argo Floats 4000 metres

Notice Description

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 20TH OCTOBER 2016, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER. UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a contract for the purchase of Argo Floats capable of diving at least 4000 metres. NERC's National Oceanography Centre have a requirement for Argo Floats to sample the North and South Atlantic Oceans. All floats will measure Conductivity, Temperature and Depth. Floats are required to measure ocean depth in the subtropical South Atlantic, and must therefore have a depth capability of at least 4000 metres. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing 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 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 expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. 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: 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b49d599-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb08276-8b4c-48be-89eb-e6ec84e8553e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

33120000 - Recording systems and exploration devices

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£452,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2017 - 10 Jan 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWALE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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