--- title: "UK SBS RE17435 Shallow Water Multibeam System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c43c5c15-a0aa-40c4-9ff7-3a43955746f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c43c5c15-a0aa-40c4-9ff7-3a43955746f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c43c5c15-a0aa-40c4-9ff7-3a43955746f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c43c5c15-a0aa-40c4-9ff7-3a43955746f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-23" --- # UK SBS RE17435 Shallow Water Multibeam System Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c43c5c15-a0aa-40c4-9ff7-3a43955746f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c43c5c15-a0aa-40c4-9ff7-3a43955746f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c43c5c15-a0aa-40c4-9ff7-3a43955746f8.json) ## Summary The contract titled "UK SBS RE17435 Shallow Water Multibeam System" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), located in Swindon, England. This procurement falls under the goods category and primarily seeks an echosounder system for the British Geological Survey for deployment on small near-shore survey vessels. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for bid submissions set for 16th January 2018 at 14:00. The procurement method is an open procedure, and successful contract awards will be based on evaluation criteria outlined in the relevant documentation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in marine surveying and instrumentation, particularly those that can provide robust and easily transportable echosounder systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly appealing, as the specifications are designed to cater to their capabilities. Prospective bidders should be prepared to demonstrate how their solutions meet the operational requirements of the British Geological Survey and adhere to the submission protocols via the CCS eSourcing Portal. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 16th January 2018 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The British Geological Survey are looking to purchase a new shallow-water multibeam echosounder for deployment on small, near-shore survey vessels. BGS own and operate a small 9 m Cheetah catamaran called the White Ribbon. The equipment currently aboard this vessel is coming to the end of its working life. The White Ribbon has a permanent mount, but it envisaged the new system will be mobilised on a variety of small vessels of opportunity. The new system must therefore be easy to set-up, transport and mountable on a customised over-the-side pole. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. 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About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c416cf3-f040-496f-aa17-fc79628ab5a3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jan 2018 - 21 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 1FL | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment - 38300000 - Measuring instruments ## Release History - 23 Mar 2018 at 13:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c416cf3-f040-496f-aa17-fc79628ab5a3 - 22 Dec 2017 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c416cf3-f040-496f-aa17-fc79628ab5a3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c416cf3-f040-496f-aa17-fc79628ab5a3 23rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf2e463b-96ac-478b-9aa8-d3b0ff4c5936 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - RE17435 - Shallow water multibeam system - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76eb9682-8dde-4baa-9979-a84a5f810e44 G2 - Goods purchasing contract RE17435 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7997b51a-b4fe-4d65-b879-1fe76725988c AW5.2 Price Schedule - UK SBS RE17435 - Shallow water multibeam system - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e82081f-657d-499b-b1a6-22ad11b72ca5 Supplier Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a3130a5-3777-4339-b3ad-6ce80af3c63b Supplier Training V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7759e9d1-e698-4be4-80f2-ba5e25bc3fbd ITQ Invitation to Quote - RE17435 - Shallow water multibeam system - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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