--- title: "UK SBS PR16245-A - Subsea Multi-Corer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-442bbcbf-2b30-4c09-8832-46164f2b917a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-442bbcbf-2b30-4c09-8832-46164f2b917a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-442bbcbf-2b30-4c09-8832-46164f2b917a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-442bbcbf-2b30-4c09-8832-46164f2b917a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2017-01-24" --- # UK SBS PR16245-A - Subsea Multi-Corer Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-442bbcbf-2b30-4c09-8832-46164f2b917a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-442bbcbf-2b30-4c09-8832-46164f2b917a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-442bbcbf-2b30-4c09-8832-46164f2b917a.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Ltd is currently managing a tender, UK SBS PR16245-A - Subsea Multi-Corer, on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development design and execution. The tender is at the Planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 23rd February 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 28th February 2017 and run until 1st May 2017, requiring delivery of the multi-corer system to the East of England before the end of April 2017. The procedure for this procurement is open, allowing wide participation from interested vendors. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of scientific equipment and technology, particularly those experienced in harsh environmental conditions. Companies specialising in modular construction and reliable deep-water systems would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially given BAS's interest in the potential for future purchases of additional units. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a business's portfolio and establish valuable relationships with a key scientific authority. ## Notice To express your interest in this opportunity e-mail ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. . To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.ukand follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing". . UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the Contracting Authority, is putting into place a contract of behalf of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) . A Multi-Corer system is required by BAS scientific work involving the collection of both biological material & geological sediment. . The proposed system must be highly capable & proven to work in the harsh environment within which BAS operates. . (Please Note : Specification details are availabeas an attachment via Emptoris) . Further Multi-Corer Systems may be required by BAS in coming years, hence within this tender opportunity BAS wishes to enter into a Contract under which it has the option to purchase an additional 2-3 units over the duration of the Contract. . The key operational capabilities of the proposed multi-corer system are : - A Modular Framework Construction - Reliable Deployment to 6000m - Provision of 12 sample tubes, each being at least 60cm in length & 10cm in diameter - Have the ability to adjust penetration depth of the core tubes - Delivery of the Multi-Corer system before the end of April 2017 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpssourcing.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 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 : ExpressionOf interest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. . Your e-mail 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 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.cabinetofice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder" ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ee9307-4921-4edc-96e5-68441c96b796 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2017 - 1 May 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 24 Jan 2017 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ee9307-4921-4edc-96e5-68441c96b796 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ee9307-4921-4edc-96e5-68441c96b796 24th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/daea21fe-2e68-46db-80dd-666a4db41d59 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d41772b-583e-44b8-97a9-7e6921faa1d5 Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1 0.pdf ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.ukand - https://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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