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title: "UK SBS PR16231 RRS Discovery Alongside Repairs"
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# UK SBS PR16231 RRS Discovery Alongside Repairs

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c8e6f8d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking services for the RRS Discovery Alongside Repairs. This tender is classified under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of ships". The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the tender is currently in the award stage following its closure on 2nd November 2016. The contract period is set to commence from 8th November 2016 and will last for a year until 7th November 2017, with a total estimated value of £113,000. The location for the delivery of services is the United Kingdom, specifically with delivery addresses in the South East region.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maritime repair and maintenance services. Businesses that provide technical modifications, equipment supply, and operational enhancements are well-suited to compete, given the scope of work, which includes extending the Bullhorn Boom and various modifications aimed at enhancing vessel operability. Companies that are registered on the CCS eSourcing platform can express their interest in the project and benefit from participating in a strategically valuable contract.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 02/11/2016 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing" National Marine Facilities - Sea Systems (NMF-SS) operates two ocean-going Royal Research vessels on behalf of Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook. Both vessels undertake cruises to support interdisciplinary ocean research ranging from the tropics to the edge of the ice sheets and continental margins to deep ocean projects. RRS Discovery will complete her current planned science cruise program for 2016 in the Canaries in December 2016. Following that there is capacity in the vessel's programme to accommodate a maintenance period prior to the ship commencing science equipment trials in the same waters. Work being undertaken during this period will enhance the science capabilities of the vessel. Extending the Bullhorn Boom, fitting a new outboarding sheave and a docking head for the ROV is the main focus for this period alongside. As the suppliers of this equipment are various it is anticipated that minor alterations will require to be undertaken locally to provide an operable system. We are also taking the opportunity to undertake a few minor vessel modifications to improve vessel operability and access. 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 for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the 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 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 assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.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/4bde0aaf-b561-4d75-9aad-382acbed73c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2016 - 11 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,982 |
| 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 | ASTILLEROS CANARIOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2017 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bde0aaf-b561-4d75-9aad-382acbed73c4
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c60a9dee-6183-4144-9f69-2c4ffce23edb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bde0aaf-b561-4d75-9aad-382acbed73c4
  7th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c60a9dee-6183-4144-9f69-2c4ffce23edb
  12th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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