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UK SBS IT17337 British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Distributed Keyboard, Video & Mouse (KVM) and Control System

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

21 Mar 2018 at 15:34

Tender

09 Nov 2017 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UK SBS IT17337 contract, titled "British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Distributed Keyboard, Video & Mouse (KVM) and Control System," is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This contract falls under the industry category of computer-related equipment and includes an estimated value of £150,000. The tender period closed on 28 November 2017, and the contract was awarded on 7 December 2017, with a contract duration from 8 December 2017 to 7 March 2019. The method of procurement was through an invitation to quote, allowing potential suppliers to submit bids for the required equipment for the new Royal Research Ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related equipment, particularly those that can provide video distribution systems and other relevant technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is structured to welcome bids from qualified suppliers, including those who are registered on the CCS eSourcing Suite. With the project's focus on high-tech systems installed on a research vessel, manufacturers and distributors of video equipment, networking technology, and associated services stand to benefit significantly from engagement in this procurement.

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Notice Title

UK SBS IT17337 British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Distributed Keyboard, Video & Mouse (KVM) and Control System

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 28/11/2017 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. A video distribution system is required for the new Royal Research Ship (RRS) Sir David Attenborough (SDA). The video system will use the existing Cisco IP network system on the ship. BAS are seeking the receivers, transmitters and media converters (if required). Additional information: 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. 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. Please note that the estimated contract value includes the optional year 2 and year 3 and spares if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c18268d-4e8c-4aba-9e08-693aefb5aa35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f54794f-21a1-4438-8024-896d4b5e5f52
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Invitation to Quote
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,988 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2018 - 7 Mar 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ictprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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