--- title: "UK SBS PR17159 NERC Multibeam Echo Sounder" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a0ee5934-ad8c-49b4-a90d-7c9d478df378" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a0ee5934-ad8c-49b4-a90d-7c9d478df378" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0ee5934-ad8c-49b4-a90d-7c9d478df378.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0ee5934-ad8c-49b4-a90d-7c9d478df378.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-01-16" --- # UK SBS PR17159 NERC Multibeam Echo Sounder Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0ee5934-ad8c-49b4-a90d-7c9d478df378 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a0ee5934-ad8c-49b4-a90d-7c9d478df378) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0ee5934-ad8c-49b4-a90d-7c9d478df378.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) seeking suppliers for the tender titled "UK SBS PR17159 NERC Multibeam Echo Sounder". This opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically the sonar and echo sounder industries, and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is currently in the active stage. Key dates include a closing date for submissions on 20th February 2018 at 14:00, with the contract period expected to commence on 19th March 2018 and conclude on 19th June 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sonar technology, particularly those that can provide multi-beam echosounder systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the tender is open to them. Businesses interested in participating should ensure they are registered on the Crown Commercial Services e-Sourcing Suite, which is essential for expressing interest and accessing the detailed specifications of the procurement. ## Notice Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply direct to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control. THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 20TH FEBRUARY 2018 AT 14:00. This tender is to procure two multi-beam echosounder (MBES) sonar systems (1 primary and 1 spare) for use primarily on NERC's new 2000m depth rated AUV platform Autosub2KUI which will begin engineering trials in 2019. Further details of the existing Autosub6000 and Autosub3 AUVs can be found at http://noc.ac.uk/facilities/marine-autonomous-robotic-systems/autosubs. The full technical specification can be viewed as an attachment in the Emptoris e-sourcing portal. 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. 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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/d061aaaf-b470-47e6-8442-4e2ea8db9bba | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 19 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £280,000 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38113000 - Sonars - 38114000 - Echo sounders ## Release History - 16 Jan 2018 at 08:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d061aaaf-b470-47e6-8442-4e2ea8db9bba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d061aaaf-b470-47e6-8442-4e2ea8db9bba 16th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender - http://noc.ac.uk/facilities/marine-autonomous-robotic-systems/autosubs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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