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title: "Uk SBS - UK National Seabed Mapping Programme- Scoping Study"
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# Uk SBS - UK National Seabed Mapping Programme- Scoping Study

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7135ea43-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited initiated a tender for the "UK National Seabed Mapping Programme - Scoping Study". This procurement falls within the architectural services for outdoor areas industry and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with a tender period that ended on 19 June 2015, and the anticipated contract period was from 1 July 2015 to 31 August 2015. The expected total value of the contract is £75,000, with a minimum value of £60,000. This tender follows an open procurement method, indicating that it was open for any qualifying business to apply.

This scoping study presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in marine mapping services, environmental research, and consultancy work related to seabed studies. Agencies and organisations involved in data analysis, technology development for bathymetric and geological data, as well as those providing market and economic research services, would be particularly well-suited to engage in this tender. By participating, businesses can contribute to enhancing the co-ordination of seabed mapping efforts, benefiting from potential data-sharing initiatives and aligning with government efforts to bolster the UK’s growth capacity through open source data.

## Notice

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** A number of public sector bodies map the seabed. They already coordinate but recognise a greater level of coordination could yield benefits for planning, businesses, the environment and safety. Businesses would be able to utilise the data and local authorities, regulatory bodies and other public sector organisations would share access. It could potentially be a major contribution to the Government's open source data programme and strengthen the UK's growth capacity. Background to the Requirement The public and private sectors have been aware for some time of the need to have a national programme for mapping the seabed. With the present increased coordination, it is felt that the climate is now right to put this into practice. Matthew Hancock, when he was the Minister of State for Business and Energy, agreed with the industry that a scoping study should be undertaken. The study will be carried out on behalf of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Defra, Crown Estate and BIS. The contractor will report to BIS. Aims To produce a report that outlines the seabed mapping currently undertaken by the public sector and recommends what economic and technological benefits there could be from undertaking a national coordinated approach to seabed mapping. Objectives The research and analysis will examine the requirements of governmental and private sector organisations in relation bathymetric, environmental (biological) and geological data sets. The maritime professional bodies and private sector will be able to explain the development of technology, skills and value added data of possible products and services. Additional information: 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@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 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/1f38d2ef-6e3e-43d7-a252-f67393e99e34 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2015 - 31 Aug 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
- 71354000 - Map-making services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2018 at 10:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f38d2ef-6e3e-43d7-a252-f67393e99e34
- 20 Mar 2018 at 14:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f38d2ef-6e3e-43d7-a252-f67393e99e34
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f38d2ef-6e3e-43d7-a252-f67393e99e34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f38d2ef-6e3e-43d7-a252-f67393e99e34
  23rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b7ad542-5425-4a97-bee3-22feb38d7cff
  BLOJEU-CR150018BIS ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/772530aa-ed88-45b7-a423-57ff4029d3e9
  Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29bfac45-cff9-445e-ad9d-8a01cd6dba84
  BLOJEU-CR150018BIS ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1798200d-3268-4ac4-9a88-54e93f8689df
  Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f801baa3-956a-47f0-b69d-8d08124a6d4b
  BLOJEU-CR150018BIS ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9dd7f14c-9321-40d9-9d74-0872a4d6c694
  Terms & Conditions

## Notice URLs

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

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