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title: "UK SBS PR17037 VSAT Satellite Communication Provision for Research Vessels"
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# UK SBS PR17037 VSAT Satellite Communication Provision for Research Vessels

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e6acf1a-822a-495a-94f2-c2c4a9f2e49a

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the provision of VSAT Satellite Communication services for the National Oceanography Centre's research vessels, RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook. This tender, titled "UK SBS PR17037 VSAT Satellite Communication Provision for Research Vessels," falls under the industry category of Communications Network (CPV: 32412000) and takes place in Southampton, England. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on August 29, 2017, for a total value of £393,440.96. The contract period runs from September 29, 2017, to September 28, 2020, with a tender closing date that previously was set for July 25, 2017.

This tender represents a viable opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and satellite communication services, particularly those capable of providing solutions for maritime contexts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept at offering reliable and resilient communication networks would be well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature, given the ongoing needs for connectivity on research vessels operating in diverse and challenging environments.

## Notice

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 25th JULY 2017 AT 14:00. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER. The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton operates two research vessels RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook. These vessels operate worldwide and require communication services which meet this challenge. Providing service at any longitude and at latitudes approaching the polar regions. The vessels provide a limited internet service to all staff. This service is managed on-board by the technical staff to optimise access to business systems and email. The satellite connection also provides bandwidth supporting the telephone service from the vessel. Both vessels have a PABX exchange and the primary VSAT service allows four external lines to be served to any internal phone. A single solution for the total service, as described in the specification, is required. The contract will be for three (3) years. Rates and Line Rental are expected to be fixed and firm for the duration of the Contract. Additional information: 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. 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. Once this has been completed, when you log into the CSS website, please follow the attached guidance notes which will show you how to find the tenders. 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/271f07c6-5b8e-4c83-aeef-4baef71ba2f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2017 - 28 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £840,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £393,440 |
| 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 | SIRM UK MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 35631100 - Communication satellites
- 35631300 - Navigation satellites
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2018 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/271f07c6-5b8e-4c83-aeef-4baef71ba2f3
- 19 Jun 2017 at 08:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fd49de-9fa1-45dc-9975-fa6c46806735

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/271f07c6-5b8e-4c83-aeef-4baef71ba2f3
  16th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fd49de-9fa1-45dc-9975-fa6c46806735
  19th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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