--- title: "UK SBS PR17079 Niskin Bottles" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56b10d42-55d3-4ba9-b91a-c5ebb8df2dd0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56b10d42-55d3-4ba9-b91a-c5ebb8df2dd0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56b10d42-55d3-4ba9-b91a-c5ebb8df2dd0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56b10d42-55d3-4ba9-b91a-c5ebb8df2dd0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-27" --- # UK SBS PR17079 Niskin Bottles Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56b10d42-55d3-4ba9-b91a-c5ebb8df2dd0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56b10d42-55d3-4ba9-b91a-c5ebb8df2dd0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56b10d42-55d3-4ba9-b91a-c5ebb8df2dd0.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has issued a tender titled "UK SBS PR17079 Niskin Bottles" for the supply of two types of Niskin Bottles, essential for marine research activities. The location for delivery services is specified as CB3 0ET, with the tender period set to close on 17th July 2017 at 14:00. This open procurement process falls under the category of 'goods', primarily focusing on water containers, and has an estimated value of £65,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. The expected contract duration begins on 3rd August 2017 and extends through to 2nd November 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture of scientific equipment and materials, particularly those focused on laboratory and marine research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find potential pathways to participate in this procurement, as the process is specifically open to them. Companies capable of supplying either the standard 20-litre or special Teflon coated 12-litre Niskin Bottles, which meet specific trace metal compatibility standards, should consider engaging with this opportunity to expand their market reach and contribute to important environmental research initiatives. ## Notice *** The procurement procedure did not result in a contract award as no suitable offers were made. *** Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 17TH JULY 2017 AT 14:00, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER. The Natural Environment Research Council, British Antarctic Survey has a requirement for two types of Niskin Bottles: A standard 20 litre bottle to be used on our stainless steel framed unit (26 bottles required). A special Teflon coated 12 litre bottle to be used on our titanium frame (30 bottles required). In addition to the 30 bottles we have a requirement for titanium brackets with delrin blocks to be provided (one per bottle). The 12 litre bottles must have no exposed metal as these will be used for trace metal chemistry. The supplied Niskin bottles must be compatible with the SeaBird carousel release system (SeaBird SBE 32) Both the standard 20 litre and the trace metal 12 litre bottles are to operate in an open/close mode. Additional information: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. 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. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Services e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the portal this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the 'Supplier e-Sourcing Registration'. Please note that to register Bidders must have a valid DUNS number for the organisation which you are registering. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender. Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. If you have not done this already please follow the guidance: This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. 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Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56119e4-0b76-47e1-a88f-24422849af7b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2017 - 2 Nov 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 44613500 - Water containers - 73111000 - Research laboratory services - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 27 Mar 2018 at 12:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56119e4-0b76-47e1-a88f-24422849af7b - 3 Jul 2017 at 08:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56119e4-0b76-47e1-a88f-24422849af7b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56119e4-0b76-47e1-a88f-24422849af7b 27th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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