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title: "UK SBS PR17095 Multi Sensor Core Logging System"
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# UK SBS PR17095 Multi Sensor Core Logging System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fcaa84b-b6d8-4121-a617-9cfbc36d986c

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for the "UK SBS PR17095 Multi Sensor Core Logging System", aimed at providing a containerised multi sensor core logging system for the Natural Environment Research Council, British Antarctic Survey. This procurement, classified under "Instrumentation and control equipment", is currently in the award stage, having closed for bids on 5th February 2018, with a contract period commencing on 23rd February 2018 and lasting until 22nd February 2022. The project has a total estimated value of £550,000, with the minimum bid amount set at £250,000, and it is being managed via the Crown Commercial Services e-Sourcing Suite.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those with expertise in instrumentation and scientific installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract may favour innovative solutions that can operate effectively in challenging marine environments. Businesses capable of providing robust and technically proficient systems that meet the specific requirements for operation at sea will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

THIS TENDER CLOSES ON 5th February 2018 @ 14:00. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER. 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 Natural Environment Research Council, British Antarctic Survey have a requirement for a Containerised Multi Sensor Core Logging System. Construction has begun on the RRS Sir David Attenborough - one of the most advanced polar research vessels in the world. From 2018 scientists researching oceans, ice and atmosphere will have access to state-of-the-art facilities on this floating laboratory. The RRS Sir David Attenborough has a requirement for a 20ft ISO based containerised multi sensor core logging system. The container will provide a temperature controlled environment to ensure that the data is captured correctly whilst processing cores at sea. The core logging system must be able to operate at sea in challenging environmental conditions and rough seas. 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. 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/caeb893f-baf3-4c90-94d2-c4a6e351bcbb |
| 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 | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 22 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £248,953 |
| 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 | GEOTEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
- 45214630 - Scientific installations

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caeb893f-baf3-4c90-94d2-c4a6e351bcbb
- 18 Dec 2017 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/856c4c04-9c09-42e1-b3b3-5b365b19f2f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caeb893f-baf3-4c90-94d2-c4a6e351bcbb
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/856c4c04-9c09-42e1-b3b3-5b365b19f2f8
  18th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d891fe38-c0f1-400b-a031-16ac1e8060e0
  PR17095 Request for Proposal 30.11.2017 v2

## Notice URLs

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

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