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title: "UK SBS IT17337 British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Distributed Keyboard, Video & Mouse (KVM) and Control System"
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# UK SBS IT17337 British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Distributed Keyboard, Video & Mouse (KVM) and Control System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c18268d-4e8c-4aba-9e08-693aefb5aa35

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## Summary

The procurement process for the UK SBS IT17337 contract, titled "British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Distributed Keyboard, Video & Mouse (KVM) and Control System," is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This contract falls under the industry category of computer-related equipment and includes an estimated value of £150,000. The tender period closed on 28 November 2017, and the contract was awarded on 7 December 2017, with a contract duration from 8 December 2017 to 7 March 2019. The method of procurement was through an invitation to quote, allowing potential suppliers to submit bids for the required equipment for the new Royal Research Ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related equipment, particularly those that can provide video distribution systems and other relevant technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is structured to welcome bids from qualified suppliers, including those who are registered on the CCS eSourcing Suite. With the project's focus on high-tech systems installed on a research vessel, manufacturers and distributors of video equipment, networking technology, and associated services stand to benefit significantly from engagement in this procurement.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 28/11/2017 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. A video distribution system is required for the new Royal Research Ship (RRS) Sir David Attenborough (SDA). The video system will use the existing Cisco IP network system on the ship. BAS are seeking the receivers, transmitters and media converters (if required). Additional information: Note : 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. 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. Please note that the estimated contract value includes the optional year 2 and year 3 and spares if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f54794f-21a1-4438-8024-896d4b5e5f52 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Invitation to Quote |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 7 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,988 |
| 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f54794f-21a1-4438-8024-896d4b5e5f52
- 9 Nov 2017 at 17:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4544606-d0a0-4181-849e-290d62e2ea5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f54794f-21a1-4438-8024-896d4b5e5f52
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4544606-d0a0-4181-849e-290d62e2ea5d
  9th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e81bcc5a-2ffc-4d97-8d80-e69c9fc6feb0
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1fa9389-4f0c-4cba-94b7-9b206368d635
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58312769-18f0-44be-9c32-68380fd62f62
  IT17337 GS2 - Goods and Services Purchasing Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/296ee635-e65a-4fc7-a664-3c50b3c39e4c
  Cyber Essentials Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c80b6bbb-52e0-4eeb-8261-ac0902b8ec4d
  IT17337 Invitation to Quote for BAS Keyboard, Video & Mouse(KVM) and Control System
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef3853aa-3436-44c5-af7f-ad4d40bfd64f
  IT17337 Invitation to Quote Questions for BAS Distributed Keyboard, Video & Mouse (KVM) and Control System
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abeeddf4-c534-422a-b1b7-cfc2cef25ee1
  IT17337 AW5.2 Price Schedule

## Notice URLs

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

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