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title: "UK SBS PR16215A STEMM-CCS Instrumented Seabed Lander"
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# UK SBS PR16215A STEMM-CCS Instrumented Seabed Lander

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a584ee0a-f8c7-442a-827d-e9c1fbd5b76a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Ltd, which is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of an instrumented seabed lander, titled "UK SBS PR16215A STEMM-CCS Instrumented Seabed Lander". This contract falls under the marine equipment industry category and is set in the North Sea, where data collection will support the EU Horizon 2020 project "Strategies for Environmental Monitoring of Marine Carbon Capture and Storage". The tender is currently in the award stage following its completion, having closed on 15th March 2017. The contract value is approximately £200,000, with the contract period extending from 3rd April 2017 to 2nd April 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine equipment sector, particularly those equipped to provide technology for sub-sea data collection and environmental monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing scientific instruments or providing geological and marine survey services would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Firms looking to expand their portfolio in collaboration with large organisations or those able to strengthen their capabilities through involvement in cutting-edge environmental projects may find this tender particularly advantageous.

## Notice

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 15TH MARCH 2017, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER. UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a contract for the purchase of an instrumented seabed lander is required for gathering various sub-sea environmental data as described in the specification document. The lander will form part of a suite of instrumentation required to support the EU Horizon 2020 project "Strategies for Environmental Monitoring of Marine Carbon Capture and Storage" (STEMM-CCS) that is to be carried out in the North Sea during 2017 to 2019. Additional information: 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@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/284add37-8ee1-4990-b9f0-dcce0ceb308e |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2017 - 2 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,022 |
| 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 | DEVELOGIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2017 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/284add37-8ee1-4990-b9f0-dcce0ceb308e
- 31 Jan 2017 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e34d60c-f092-4a2e-869f-28d85cd377d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/284add37-8ee1-4990-b9f0-dcce0ceb308e
  19th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e34d60c-f092-4a2e-869f-28d85cd377d2
  31st January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3704a704-0cb7-41ae-a4f8-73fdcdb5d049
  AW6.1 Technical Specification

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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