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title: "UK SBS PR17021 Seismic Equipment Hire"
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# UK SBS PR17021 Seismic Equipment Hire

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3705b8c2-0097-4099-b35b-3f0dccb7418c

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "UK SBS PR17021 Seismic Equipment Hire." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focused on seismic equipment, and is targeted to support a 34-day seismic expedition in the Southern North Atlantic, scheduled for May 2017. The open procurement method was employed, allowing for broad participation. Key dates include a tender period that closed on 29 March 2017, with the resultant contracts commencing on 6 April 2017 and concluding on 5 April 2018. The project has a total estimated value of £155,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in seismic equipment and services, particularly those that can provide experienced technicians for seismic operations. Companies that possess the capability to deliver high-quality output in technical assistance during seismic expeditions would be ideally suited to bid for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement process is designed to be inclusive and accessible.

## Notice

To provide technical assistance to carry out a 34 day seismic expedition in the Southern North Atlantic in May 2017 comprising of two experienced technicians to quality control and operate a Sercel Sentinel Hydrophone Streamer and Sercel SEAL 428 Data Acquisition System and a RTS Big Shot Gun Firing System, as well as providing specific equipment to enhance their seismic capability which is all detailed within the tender. Additional information: The section below will provide instructions on how to submit a bid for this procurement The instructions are as follows; 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@ccs.gsi.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/2fcc953f-6eb7-4a22-9aca-29b52df71557 |
| 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 | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2017 - 1 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,780 |
| 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 | EXPLORATION ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38293000 - Seismic equipment

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2018 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fcc953f-6eb7-4a22-9aca-29b52df71557
- 14 Mar 2017 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7d935f5-82c5-4e9c-ac16-9e858316b8e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fcc953f-6eb7-4a22-9aca-29b52df71557
  4th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7d935f5-82c5-4e9c-ac16-9e858316b8e4
  14th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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