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title: "UK SBS PR16145-2 Argo Floats 4000 metres"
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# UK SBS PR16145-2 Argo Floats 4000 metres

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b49d599-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a procurement process titled "UK SBS PR16145-2 Argo Floats 4000 metres" for the purchase of Argo Floats capable of diving to a depth of at least 4000 metres. This contract, valued at £450,000, targets the scientific and oceanographic equipment industry, with a focus on measurement and exploration devices. The procurement is currently in the award stage, having completed the tender period which ended on 20th October 2016. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2016 and conclude on 1st December 2017, with the closing date for the tender having passed.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in marine and oceanographic instruments, or suppliers of scientific and engineering equipment. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process, given the focus on innovative solutions for challenging oceanographic environments. Interested businesses should note the strategic alliance between UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service, which offers an eSourcing Suite for streamlined bidding procedures. Ensuring registration on this platform and expressing interest in the contract can enhance access to this significant procurement opportunity.

## Notice

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 20TH OCTOBER 2016, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER. UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a contract for the purchase of Argo Floats capable of diving at least 4000 metres. NERC's National Oceanography Centre have a requirement for Argo Floats to sample the North and South Atlantic Oceans. All floats will measure Conductivity, Temperature and Depth. Floats are required to measure ocean depth in the subtropical South Atlantic, and must therefore have a depth capability of at least 4000 metres. 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/bcb08276-8b4c-48be-89eb-e6ec84e8553e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2017 - 10 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £452,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWALE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33120000 - Recording systems and exploration devices
- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb08276-8b4c-48be-89eb-e6ec84e8553e
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05cc493d-8ff0-4b26-af4f-291bbb13a40f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb08276-8b4c-48be-89eb-e6ec84e8553e
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05cc493d-8ff0-4b26-af4f-291bbb13a40f
  14th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bd59356-b952-47cb-b47f-16608dd71cd3
  Specification Overview
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7dd80b12-1500-493c-81e4-70fcafd14400
  Specification Overview

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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