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title: "Deriving MEDIN Data Guidelines for Geotechnical Data Surveys"
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# Deriving MEDIN Data Guidelines for Geotechnical Data Surveys

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1faebef3-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "Deriving MEDIN Data Guidelines for Geotechnical Data Surveys," aimed at creating a reference specification for geotechnical data to support the marine community. This tender falls under the services category and pertains to market and economic research, with a total budget of £5,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and while the tender period ended on 18 January 2016, the contract period was set from 1 February to 21 March 2016. The relevant address for delivery includes several regions, such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those with expertise in geotechnical data and marine applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, as the procurement process encourages competition from diverse providers. Companies experienced in developing guidelines or specifications in collaboration with standards working groups will particularly benefit from this contracting opportunity to enhance their visibility and growth within the marine research sector.

## Notice

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The aim of the derived Guideline is to create a reference specification for geotechnical data that can be used by the marine community. The specification should instruct users on what metadata and data to collect to ensure their geotechnical data can be re-used without recourse to the original data collector(s). The derived guidelines should * follow the existing structure implemented by MEDIN to allow compatibility with the overall model. The document "MEDIN Data Guidelines Data Model" can be found in attachments which gives information about the overall model. * where applicable and timely, be consistent with any relevant INSPIRE Data Specifications * be flexible to allow the use of the standard for different scenarios and different needs. For example clearly show where a field is mandatory for a specific user requirement * propose formats for exchanging the data * be signed off by the MEDIN Standards Working Group (WG). 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. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6fd1bc-2bb0-44ad-8d38-e95f98edfce7 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2016 - 21 Mar 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN1 2FF |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2018 at 10:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6fd1bc-2bb0-44ad-8d38-e95f98edfce7
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6fd1bc-2bb0-44ad-8d38-e95f98edfce7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6fd1bc-2bb0-44ad-8d38-e95f98edfce7
  23rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32aa907d-7c05-4334-9d10-7facb80815e5
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/381573b8-0913-4702-8cdc-623a619838c5
  ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f9de2ec-4ddb-4e5d-9572-adbee0a6b791
  Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/104808a3-3fb2-4e30-83c8-b62177f619cf
  S1 Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69352c76-b0a7-42b7-9e8d-77f2e2b323b9
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ba58642-901b-4a12-b170-4a97458736c3
  ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b54101aa-4b32-4867-b610-bd6f502b7d8d
  Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac0fba76-964f-4ffa-a158-7e22809eb61e
  S1 Terms & Conditions

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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