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title: "UK SBS PR16146 Argo Floats 2000 metres"
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# UK SBS PR16146 Argo Floats 2000 metres

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b4e3420-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) as the contracting authority, seeking suppliers for the "UK SBS PR16146 Argo Floats 2000 metres" project. This initiative is categorised under the goods industry, specifically focusing on oceanographic and related profiling devices capable of descending to depths of 2000 metres. The tender was published on 14th September 2016, with a closing date for submissions on 20th October 2016. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2016, running until 1st December 2017, with a total estimated contract value of £333,000. The procurement method selected for this process is an open procedure, allowing broader participation from interested businesses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the technical goods sector, particularly those specialising in oceanographic instruments and exploration devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to accommodate their involvement. Businesses with expertise in scientific prospecting services or those supplying related technologies would be best suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their portfolio and contributing to public research efforts.

## 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 oceanographic profiling floats capable of diving up to 2000 metres, with CTD, dissolved oxygen and pH sensors. 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/85dbf204-d781-4596-8a18-ef20f363d1c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2017 - 11 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £333,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 OCEANOGRAPHIC |

## 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

- 13 Feb 2017 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85dbf204-d781-4596-8a18-ef20f363d1c6
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e5c5bc-178e-4960-b329-bf3715c76052

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85dbf204-d781-4596-8a18-ef20f363d1c6
  13th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e5c5bc-178e-4960-b329-bf3715c76052
  14th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98238879-aad7-4ff6-a740-6b7ad5a70d5e
  Specification Overview
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ede932f4-8187-41ab-85c9-076424ef3d71
  Specification Overview

## Notice URLs

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

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