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UK SBS PR17037 VSAT Satellite Communication Provision for Research Vessels

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2018 at 12:50

Award Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2017 at 08:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the provision of VSAT Satellite Communication services for the National Oceanography Centre's research vessels, RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook. This tender, titled "UK SBS PR17037 VSAT Satellite Communication Provision for Research Vessels," falls under the industry category of Communications Network (CPV: 32412000) and takes place in Southampton, England. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on August 29, 2017, for a total value of £393,440.96. The contract period runs from September 29, 2017, to September 28, 2020, with a tender closing date that previously was set for July 25, 2017.

This tender represents a viable opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and satellite communication services, particularly those capable of providing solutions for maritime contexts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept at offering reliable and resilient communication networks would be well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature, given the ongoing needs for connectivity on research vessels operating in diverse and challenging environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR17037 VSAT Satellite Communication Provision for Research Vessels

Notice Description

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 25th JULY 2017 AT 14:00. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER. The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton operates two research vessels RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook. These vessels operate worldwide and require communication services which meet this challenge. Providing service at any longitude and at latitudes approaching the polar regions. The vessels provide a limited internet service to all staff. This service is managed on-board by the technical staff to optimise access to business systems and email. The satellite connection also provides bandwidth supporting the telephone service from the vessel. Both vessels have a PABX exchange and the primary VSAT service allows four external lines to be served to any internal phone. A single solution for the total service, as described in the specification, is required. The contract will be for three (3) years. Rates and Line Rental are expected to be fixed and firm for the duration of the Contract. 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. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Services e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the portal this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the 'Supplier e-Sourcing Registration'. Please note that to register Bidders must have a valid DUNS number for the organisation which you are registering. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender. Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. If you have not done this already please follow the guidance: 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. Once this has been completed, when you log into the CSS website, please follow the attached guidance notes which will show you how to find the tenders. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e6acf1a-822a-495a-94f2-c2c4a9f2e49a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/271f07c6-5b8e-4c83-aeef-4baef71ba2f3
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

35631100 - Communication satellites

35631300 - Navigation satellites

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£393,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2017 - 28 Sep 2020 3-4 years
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIRM UK MARINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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