--- title: "Resilience Study Research for NIC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02e108f2-6a16-4f38-bc79-b1e5274acf36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02e108f2-6a16-4f38-bc79-b1e5274acf36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02e108f2-6a16-4f38-bc79-b1e5274acf36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02e108f2-6a16-4f38-bc79-b1e5274acf36.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2019-08-12" --- # Resilience Study Research for NIC Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02e108f2-6a16-4f38-bc79-b1e5274acf36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02e108f2-6a16-4f38-bc79-b1e5274acf36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02e108f2-6a16-4f38-bc79-b1e5274acf36.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Resilience Study Research for NIC" is being conducted by the Crown Commercial Service in the research services industry category. Located in Liverpool, England, this tender is currently active and follows an open procurement method. The deadline for submitting proposals is Monday, 2nd September 2019, at 1:00 pm, while the deadline for clarifications is set for Tuesday, 20th August 2019, at 2:00 pm. This initiative is part of a broader effort to evaluate the vulnerabilities of the UK infrastructure system and is expected to start on 17th September 2019, concluding by 16th May 2020. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research services or infrastructure analysis. Companies capable of conducting detailed assessments of infrastructure resilience, particularly those with experience in UK-based projects, would thrive in this competitive process. To participate, potential providers must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite and express their interest in the procurement, allowing them to engage in future contracting opportunities. ## Notice The Authority require a supplier to conduct research to identify and measure the physical characteristics of the UK infrastructure network that contribute the most to the vulnerability and resilience of the UK infrastructure system. To participate in any possible future procurement which results from this RFP, Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite. If you have not yet registered 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. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, you will need to express an interest in this procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * The name of this procurement - Resilience Study Research for NIC - and the reference is CCZZ19A34. * The name of the registered supplier; and * The name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will then process this email and assign your organisation access to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The deadline date for receipt of final outstanding requests for clarification will be Tuesday 20th August 2019 at 2:00 pm. The deadline for the receipt of proposals is Monday 2nd September 2019 at 1:00 pm and therefore suppliers can register on the e-Sourcing Suite between the issue date of this Contracts Finder advert and the deadline date. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive have a sufficient amount of time to respond. For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Suite you can contact via - Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecafe685-9374-47e9-9872-36a1e4497951 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Sep 2019 - 16 May 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2019 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecafe685-9374-47e9-9872-36a1e4497951 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecafe685-9374-47e9-9872-36a1e4497951 12th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c49aede-95b4-491c-8ef3-148b95c4ddfb About the Procurement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5326227b-5603-479c-a641-92df6c4075de How to Bid & Evaluation Criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c2423fc-59e9-4d12-a4a1-3bcbae3e8e0b Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd0e574e-2a7b-4f85-88f8-0aaabcb6af0c Terms and Conditions ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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