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title: "UK SBS FM17117 DTS and DAS Interrogator Boxes"
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# UK SBS FM17117 DTS and DAS Interrogator Boxes

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d03bbf5-09c6-4067-a725-3098f133525d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS FM17117 DTS and DAS Interrogator Boxes" is being led by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS). This tender, categorized under "Fibre-optic materials" and relevant to the surveying instruments industry, is based in Nottingham, UK. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract valued at £138,000 awarded to Silixa Ltd on 3rd October 2017. The tender submission deadline was set for 21st August 2017, and the contract period is scheduled from 5th September 2017 to 31st March 2019. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and surveying sectors, particularly those specialising in fibre-optic technologies and related services. The requirement for portable interrogator boxes indicates a need for flexibility, making this contract suitable for companies experienced in manufacturing or providing technical support for fibre-optic equipment. Engaging with this procurement could enhance market presence, foster strategic partnerships, and support technological advancements within the participating businesses.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday the 21st of August 2017 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement: The British Geological Survey in partnership with the University of Nottingham will use optic fibre to undertake Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) surveys at the GeoEnergy Test Bed (GTB), a field laboratory near Nottingham, UK. The contract for the interrogator boxes will be signed with BGS (NERC). The science programme around the GTB is a key activity for BGS Site areal extent is 100 by 250 m at surface. Main depths of interest are at 0 - 20 and 150 - 280m. Multimode optic fibre (contains 4 individual fibres) has been installed in six wells to a depth of 280m in five wells and 30 m in the last well. These fibres have been terminated at the bottom of the well such that the fibres can be joined in a daisy chain fashion through all of the wells. Total length of downhole fibre is around 1425 m. The fibres in the well will be joined into a continusous daisy chain so that only one DAS and one DTS interrogator boxes are required. Total length of surface fibre connecting the wells together and to the monitoring hut is around 490m. The interrogator boxes will be installed in a 'monitoring hut' which is constructed of metal. The monitoring hut is around 115 m from the closest well and 160 m from the farthest well. The interrogator boxes should be portable so that they can be used at different sites if required. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply: As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER 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 (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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a79e9f1-f571-4863-a908-d76949b80b97 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SILIXA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 32560000 - Fibre-optic materials
- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 38600000 - Optical instruments
- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71352110 - Seismographic surveying services
- 71353000 - Surface surveying services
- 71355000 - Surveying services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2017 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a79e9f1-f571-4863-a908-d76949b80b97
- 3 Oct 2017 at 10:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/502de544-7756-4b61-bb9c-ff1099cc07eb
- 2 Aug 2017 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/502de544-7756-4b61-bb9c-ff1099cc07eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a79e9f1-f571-4863-a908-d76949b80b97
  3rd October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/502de544-7756-4b61-bb9c-ff1099cc07eb
  3rd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32de0b60-980b-43ac-87be-486f56d6af21
  UK SBS FM17117 Invitation To Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69acc50a-023e-4996-9c3b-9ebfa550c93e
  AW4.1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be440442-aba8-4537-88a9-56ba852a641f
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/260ec3c5-489e-4798-9dcc-0024cd227639
  Bidder Logging into Emptoris For The First Time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6a14811-e3b2-4dce-8299-2162c34846f7
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2a0bafd-8384-42d6-a1e2-ea2f71829199
  UK SBS FM17117 Invitation To Quote

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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