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title: "UK SBS RE160457 Seismic Reflection Kit Invitation to Quote"
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# UK SBS RE160457 Seismic Reflection Kit Invitation to Quote

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94967bf0-17e0-42ca-ba40-6237c7d97754

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for the "UK SBS RE160457 Seismic Reflection Kit Invitation to Quote." This project falls under the industry category of seismic equipment and involves the acquisition of goods required for seismic surveys at the GeoEnergy Test Bed. The procurement method is an open procedure, a part of the tender phase, with a deadline for bid submissions on 16th December 2016 at 14:00. The contract period is expected to commence on 20th December 2016 and conclude by 31st May 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in geoscience, seismic data acquisition, or related fields to contribute to significant environmental research and monitoring efforts. Companies that can provide portable seismic reflection kits and possess relevant technical expertise in seismic data processing will find this procurement particularly suitable. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project is designed to support their involvement in government contracts.

## Notice

The British Geological Survey is a world-leading geological survey. It focuses on public-good science for government, and research to understand earth and environmental processes. It is the UK's premier provider of objective and authoritative geoscientific data, information and knowledge to help society to: * Use its natural resources responsibly * Manage environmental change * Be resilient to environmental hazards The BGS provides expert services and impartial advice in all areas of geoscience. Our client base is drawn from the public and private sectors both in the UK and internationally. Background to requirement * Seismic Reflection Kit will be used to undertake repeat surveys at the GeoEnergy Test Bed (GTB) but will also be portable so can be used elsewhere. The science programme around the GTB is a key activity for BGS * BGS have training in using seismic reflection kit * BGS have expertise in using ProMax processing software * BGS have expertise in using Petrel interpretation software * Existing BGS Geophone use Mueller Clip Connections Site areal extent is 100 by 250 m at surface. Depth of interest is at 175 - 250m. Areas outside of the site can be accessed to permit long lines in 3 directions It is envisaged that a cross shaped array of 2D lines will be acquired centred on the injection well. These lines will be shot separately and will need to be processed so that they can be used in standard interpretation software (e.g. Schlumberger Petrel) Initial requirement is to undertake repeat seismic reflection surveys during gas sequestration trials in order to determine location and morphology of sequestered gas pockets Maximum depth of investigation is envisaged to be ~250m below ground level. Additional information: The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 16th December 2016 at 14:00 am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. 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/ed2766c4-fe54-4e57-86c4-3fd18425eba9 |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,676 |
| 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 | GEOMATRIX EARTH SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38293000 - Seismic equipment
- 71352120 - Seismic data acquisition services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed2766c4-fe54-4e57-86c4-3fd18425eba9
- 6 Dec 2016 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e0bf01-eebb-4e8e-a59c-0829a79797e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed2766c4-fe54-4e57-86c4-3fd18425eba9
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e0bf01-eebb-4e8e-a59c-0829a79797e9
  6th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2dbb511a-7a94-4dc6-95ac-432fee4ad3e5
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/215a3d3e-efcc-4e94-be98-b685c83d137b
  RE160457 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f045096-aff6-44d2-adad-e45ed1e5550c
  AW4.1 Terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29663fc1-6625-4ff2-a7d7-4778d41f1b21
  UK SBS RE160457 Seismic Reflection Kit Invitation to Quote questions ITQQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e6edc97-3c91-496a-9a24-2e2d262aef18
  UK SBS RE160457 Seismic Reflection Kit ITQ Invitation to Quote

## Notice URLs

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

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