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title: "UK SBS RE160151 RRS James Cook MRU System"
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# UK SBS RE160151 RRS James Cook MRU System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-769a1818-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited seeking bids for the "UK SBS RE160151 RRS James Cook MRU System". This requirement falls under the shipping industry, specifically focusing on upgrading services for ships. Located in Swindon, England, this tender is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £50,000. The tender period has ended on 4th April 2016, with the contract period set to commence on 11th April 2016 and concluding on 31st May 2016. The procurement was conducted through an open method, allowing wider participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime technology and sensor systems, particularly those offering precision navigation and positioning solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly benefit, as the contract encourages their involvement. Interested bidders should have capabilities in developing systems that meet specific accuracy and compatibility requirements outlined in the tender document, which could lead to further growth opportunities in future maritime contracts.

## Notice

Requirements for James Cook MRU system: * 0.01deg roll and pitch accuracy or better. * 5 cm real time heave accuracy or better. * 2 cm delayed heave accuracy or better. * Heading accuracy 0.04 deg or better. * Velocity accuracy 0.03 m/s RMS or better. * Scale factor error in roll pitch and heave 0.05% RMS or better. * Meets IHO special order requirements. * Robust against GNSS dropouts. * Multi channel dual frequency GPS/GLONASS receiver > 80 channels. * GNSS receiver compatible with GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/Beidou. * Includes ionospheric compensation methods to reduceSunspot 24 cycle effects. * Fugro XP/G2 corrections and RTK supported. * RTK corrections format RTCM and CMR supported. * Includes SBAS corrections (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN). * All data have the same time stamp and to an accuracy of 0.001 s to the actual measurement time. * Logging of raw satellite and IMU data possible. * Certified in accordance with ISO 9001and ISO 14001. * The position reference system used must input to the ships Kongsberg DP system; we require the system to transform to a common reference point on the vessel. * Data output in NMEA 0183 proprietary Kongsberg format to interface with Kongsberg EM120 and EM710 at 100hz data rate. Up to 200hz preferred. * Data output via RS232 interface and Ethernet udp message. At least eight RS232 or RS422 ports are required 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. Within the e-sourcing suite there are Questionnaires which will have a series of Questions that we require all Bidders to answer, within each question there is Bidder guidance on what the customer is looking for and how to answer the question. Bidder Training documents are also available in each tender in the e-sourcing suite, you will be able to access these once you have registered etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab06651d-b3b3-4dfc-b180-2ea127559e5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2016 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2016 - 31 May 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,759 |
| 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 | KONGSBERG MARITIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50245000 - Upgrading services of ships

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab06651d-b3b3-4dfc-b180-2ea127559e5f
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c9f605-ca28-4607-b843-bf24dec917df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab06651d-b3b3-4dfc-b180-2ea127559e5f
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c9f605-ca28-4607-b843-bf24dec917df
  21st March 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddc86fd9-2594-4422-837c-a08cc904fb5b
  RE160151 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0acc68b5-2113-474a-8556-b68125fb8b11
  RE160151 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71c7e642-4347-49b4-894f-5a0260060a5a
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f0fc9fe-17a2-4b19-897d-7219506f4ddc
  G2 - Goods purchasing contract - High value
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddb4569b-7d9a-410a-8d54-c54be77f1602
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d91675b-d6ec-47d2-8cf6-e506db26edcd
  RE160151 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f610fd03-7af7-40d5-805b-0d73c04cb2da
  RE160151 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69484b7d-311a-4264-a651-f683728b8813
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5513c34f-7854-44e8-96f5-93b126a56d0c
  G2 - Goods purchasing contract - High value
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7212a98-0aee-42e8-bf38-93ae1a6c40b8
  Bidder Training

## Notice URLs

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

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