--- title: "UK SBS PR16268 Downhole Microseismic Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e47d661-5a05-44b1-8c24-f1fb252fa876" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e47d661-5a05-44b1-8c24-f1fb252fa876" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e47d661-5a05-44b1-8c24-f1fb252fa876.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e47d661-5a05-44b1-8c24-f1fb252fa876.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2016-11-28" --- # UK SBS PR16268 Downhole Microseismic Equipment Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e47d661-5a05-44b1-8c24-f1fb252fa876 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e47d661-5a05-44b1-8c24-f1fb252fa876) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e47d661-5a05-44b1-8c24-f1fb252fa876.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "UK SBS PR16268 Downhole Microseismic Equipment" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This tender falls under the industry category of geological and geophysical instruments, with a total contract value of £160,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the tender stage, which closes on 9 December 2016. The successful contractor will supply a specialist broadband passive downhole seismic array to the British Geological Survey to monitor subsurface strains and fractures, requiring the installation of multiple sensors in a single borehole. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in geological instrumentation and seismic monitoring technologies. Companies with experience in supplying advanced sensing equipment and the ability to support installation services in challenging environments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from this contract to expand their market presence and capabilities in the geophysical field. ## Notice Supply specialist broadband passive downhole seismic array The seismology team based at the British Geological survey uses seismic sensors to monitor small-scale strains and fracturing in the subsurface. The site at which the array will be deployed has a lot of surface noise, therefore, the sensors cannot be surface based. As the number of boreholes which can be drilled is limited by planning permission, a single borehole array is required and in order to achieve the monitoring aims, more than one sensor is required to be installed in the borehole, so it must be possible to include a string with multiple sensors. The single borehole will have a plastic casing with a 69mm internal diameter. 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. 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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/b22108d3-cc4f-4379-ab03-561c7faa7cdf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | 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 1BS | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments ## Release History - 28 Nov 2016 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22108d3-cc4f-4379-ab03-561c7faa7cdf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22108d3-cc4f-4379-ab03-561c7faa7cdf 28th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac39a9af-355b-4764-9656-284e7aa018ea PR16268 ITQ Invitation to Quote Final ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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