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title: "UK SBS RE18084 Shallow Water Multibeam System"
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# UK SBS RE18084 Shallow Water Multibeam System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31dd7ded-e237-4c88-85a9-18f03214d691

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) seeking bids for the project titled "UK SBS RE18084 Shallow Water Multibeam System," classified under the category of "Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment." The project is based in Swindon, England, with the tender currently at the award stage following the completion of the submission period, which closed on 15th February 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd February 2018 and conclude on 30th April 2018, with a total contract value of £92,609 awarded to Kongsberg Maritime Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the scientific and maritime equipment sector. Suppliers specialising in marine technology, particularly those with expertise in multibeam and backscatter acquisition systems, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovation and efficiency in providing the required goods are particularly encouraged to participate, thereby harnessing the growth potential associated with public procurement projects.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 15/02/2018 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The British Geological Survey are looking to upgrade our multibeam and backscatter acquisition system to enable us to deploy it on small, near-shore survey vessels. BGS own and operate a small 9 m Cheetah catamaran called the White Ribbon. The equipment currently aboard this vessel is coming to the end of its working life. The White Ribbon has a permanent mount, but it envisaged the new system will be mobilised on a variety of small vessels of opportunity. The new system must therefore be easy to set-up, transport and mountable on a customised over-the-side pole. 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 BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d450024-8cd1-4562-ad24-40237464dc78 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,609 |
| 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 | KONGSBERG MARITIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2018 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d450024-8cd1-4562-ad24-40237464dc78
- 6 Feb 2018 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48442dbd-6d75-41c8-97c2-354760ea558a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d450024-8cd1-4562-ad24-40237464dc78
  27th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48442dbd-6d75-41c8-97c2-354760ea558a
  6th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab34aa31-a6be-49c0-8021-19cae3560475
  Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51b9ca41-a297-453b-8095-65fac71e9d72
  Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12342e3a-210f-42a1-8c19-d01cb2350d08
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51253a00-526c-4507-917f-cf15c1917653
  G2 Goods Contract Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44a84f70-257f-476f-81c1-c61daa019afb
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e27bb8c-d68b-4f65-a378-9063a8b583b0
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cabe8bf-d9b7-4fc0-bb12-edc31ab40d2e
  Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time

## Notice URLs

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

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