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title: "UK SBS PR16268 Downhole Broadband Microseismic Equipment"
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# UK SBS PR16268 Downhole Broadband Microseismic Equipment

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57594789-8de1-4c4d-a4cc-baa4f8746385

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "UK SBS PR16268 Downhole Broadband Microseismic Equipment," which falls under the geological and geophysical instruments category. This procurement is currently in the award stage, with an awarded value of £158,155, and the contract period is set from 25th December 2016 to 31st March 2017. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, suppliers interested in tendering had until 9th December 2016 to submit their bids through an open procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in the supply of geological instruments, particularly those capable of providing advanced seismic monitoring equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in designing and supplying downhole seismic arrays. Companies involved in geophysics, seismology, and related technological innovations will find this an ideal opportunity to enhance their market presence and establish valuable relationships with a key public sector buyer.

## Notice

Supply specialist broadband passive downhole seismic array The seismology team based at the British Geological survey uses seismic sensors to monitor small-scale strains and fracturing in the subsurface. The site at which the array will be deployed has a lot of surface noise, therefore, the sensors cannot be surface based. As the number of boreholes which can be drilled is limited by planning permission, a single borehole array is required and in order to achieve the monitoring aims, more than one sensor is required to be installed in the borehole, so it must be possible to include a string with multiple sensors. The single borehole will have a plastic casing with a 69mm internal diameter. 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/11f514f9-cd49-43c8-a280-0f6d6878449a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 25 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,155 |
| 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 1BS |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GURALP SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11f514f9-cd49-43c8-a280-0f6d6878449a
- 28 Nov 2016 at 10:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22108d3-cc4f-4379-ab03-561c7faa7cdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11f514f9-cd49-43c8-a280-0f6d6878449a
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22108d3-cc4f-4379-ab03-561c7faa7cdf
  28th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac39a9af-355b-4764-9656-284e7aa018ea
  PR16268 ITQ Invitation to Quote Final

## Notice URLs

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

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