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UK SBS - PS21157 - Scoping Report on Environmental Sensors in India and the UK

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

22 Feb 2022 at 15:49

Award Notice
Tender

20 Oct 2021 at 14:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) issued a tender titled "UK SBS - PS21157 - Scoping Report on Environmental Sensors in India and the UK" as part of initiatives by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The procurement process, classified under research and development services, focuses on developing low-cost environmental pollution sensors, with a total contract value of £30,000, inclusive of VAT. The tender was published on 20th October 2021, with the submission deadline for proposals set for 4th November 2021 at 11:00. The contract period runs from 13th January 2022 to 15th March 2022, and submissions must provide evidence of a well-established UK-India partnership.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental research, development, and consultancy, especially those with collaborative capabilities across the UK and India. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the development and use of pollution sensors would be well-positioned to compete. The project aims to identify emerging research priorities, which could lead to further contracts and growth avenues in the expanding environmental technologies sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS - PS21157 - Scoping Report on Environmental Sensors in India and the UK

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 4th November 2021 at 11:00 Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Department of Science and Technology (DST) are inviting proposals to deliver a scoping exercise to identify emerging research priorities in the area of low-cost environmental pollution sensor development and use. Up to PS30,000 (inc. VAT) is available to support this work and the final outputs must be delivered by 15 March 2022. This opportunity is open to proposals from teams working in both the UK and India - applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have a well-established UK-India partnership and an ability to deliver evidence covering both countries. 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 as 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://www.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://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: VG7932C8N5 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3dcf0b3c-af9f-4dbb-b4a4-ad3a8fd0d743
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb9b75cd-d9a6-4683-94cd-0e1910756057
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,360 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2022 - 15 Mar 2022 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUAFFIRM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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