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UK SBS PR150118 The Provision of VSAT Satellite Communications Systems ( Space Segment) for BAS Stations, Ships and Cambridge HQ

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "UK SBS PR150118 The Provision of VSAT Satellite Communications Systems (Space Segment) for BAS Stations, Ships and Cambridge HQ" is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). This procurement falls under the "services" category with a focus on satellite communications equipment. The current procurement stage is complete, having concluded on 8th August 2016. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2017 and is set to run until 30th September 2024, with a total contract value reaching approximately £5 million.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in satellite communications and related technologies. Companies capable of supplying, managing, and maintaining satellite hardware and bandwidth systems would find this procurement particularly relevant. Businesses with experience in hardware upgrades and provisions for BAS stations and ships may also stand to benefit, making this a prime opportunity for medium to large enterprises in the communications sector.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PR150118 The Provision of VSAT Satellite Communications Systems ( Space Segment) for BAS Stations, Ships and Cambridge HQ

Notice Description

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation PR150118 002 - The contract has been increased by PS67,241.00 excluding VAT which has brought the total Contract value to PS3,045,699.61 excluding VAT. The contract has been modified in alignment with PCR 2015 regulation 72(5)(a)(b) Contract Variation PR150118 001 - The contract has been increased by PS78,458.61 excluding VAT which has brought the total Contract value to PS2,978,458.61 excluding VAT. The contract has been modified in alignment with PCR 2015 regulation 72(5)(a)(b) UK SBS on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) anticipates undertaking a procurement exercise for the Provision of VSAT Satellite Communications Systems (Space Segment) for BAS Stations, Ships and Cambridge HQ. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is a component part of the Natural Environment Research Council, and has, for the last sixty years, undertaken the majority of Britain's scientific research on and around the Antarctic continent. For more information on BAS, visit: www.bas.ac.uk The purpose of the proposed procurement exercise is to appoint a provider who can supply, manage and maintain the satellite hardware and bandwidth and undertake hardware upgrade at all the sites. UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. 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. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. If UK SBS is procuring the Contract or Framework as a central purchasing body for multiple Customers who are other contracting authorities.This means that other contracting authorities named in this OJEU Notice may use the Contract or Framework. Detailed on the UK SBS Ltd website is a list of all organisations, institutes, centres and bodies (Authorised Entities) that may also use any appropriately advertised Contract let by UK Shared Business Services Ltd The full list is detailed below. UK SBS Pan Government list is available at https://intranet.uksbs.co.uk/procurement/teamsite/Pag es/SourcingContract.aspx Document 'Customer Profiles' Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER 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. 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 assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc956245-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ef8942-b9b0-48d3-b589-b4e2bbffda0a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

32532000 - Satellite dishes

32533000 - Satellite earth stations

32534000 - Satellite platforms

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,744,009 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2024 Over 5 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
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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

OMNIACCESS

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