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# UK SBS RE17328 Rigid Hull Boats

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c61258bf-547c-4f76-a889-81eceedaf937

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is currently at the award stage of the procurement process for the Rigid Hull Boats (Tender ID: RE17328). This procurement, classified under the boats industry category, aims to provide two robust and versatile boats capable of operating in polar conditions, with a delivery deadline set for 10th August 2018 to Poole, Dorset. The total contract value is £107,000 and was officially awarded on 7th February 2018. Bidders were invited to submit their proposals by the final tender submission deadline of 21st December 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine vessel manufacturing, especially those with experience in building durable craft for extreme environments. Companies that can fulfil the technical specifications outlined, such as providing durable hulls with a minimum five-year warranty, and can adapt to the rigorous standards required for scientific and diving operations, would be well-suited to compete. The collaboration with UK SBS also suggests that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making it an accessible tender for innovative businesses looking to expand their portfolio in governmental contracts.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 21st December 2017 at 14:00 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 . All tender information must be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The British Antarctic Survey is seeking to purchase two Rigid Hull Boats. The craft need to be tough and durable; capable of withstanding the polar environment, including the ability to operate in ice, beaching and rough weather. One will primarily be used as a dive platform and the other for science operations. Science operations vary widely but include: * transfer of personnel and equipment to/from remote sites * deployment of sampling equipment via fixed winch (see Appendix A, image 4 Launching using Wharf Crane) * surface sampling of ice/water * recovery of autonomous underwater vehicles Diving operations are conducted on SCUBA and typically involve a team of four (2 divers, Supervisor, Coxswain), although other may be present on board to assist or observe. All diving is done in compliance with the UK Diving at Work Regulations 1997 and the HSE Approved Code of Practice and Guidance for Scientific and Archaeological Diving Projects. The successful bidder is required to allow site visitation and a demonstration of a similar model to be supplied. This will take place post award but pre-contract. The successful bidder will also be required to submit the craft for a test drive once they have been built. The craft structure must be coded to Category 3 MCA commercial level. Warranty: The hull must come with a minimum 5 year warranty. Longer warranty periods are preferred. Delivery: Delivery to Poole in Dorset by 10th August 2018. The boats must be delivered ready for immediate operation, minus fuel. The full detailed specification can be found in the attached RE17328 Rigid Hull Boats ITQ Invitation to Quote 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. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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 partne

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eddf4a4-9e4c-42ab-80c4-91218466d1af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2018 - 17 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,000 |
| 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 | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISLAND RIBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34520000 - Boats

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2018 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eddf4a4-9e4c-42ab-80c4-91218466d1af
- 14 Nov 2017 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91eaceb9-ecd7-479c-b344-17e84ba84187

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eddf4a4-9e4c-42ab-80c4-91218466d1af
  15th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91eaceb9-ecd7-479c-b344-17e84ba84187
  14th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90d1280f-6b86-475f-9352-a37915518be2
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c36aeaf2-2f19-4604-ae8a-52594447e4ac
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e88f39e7-916d-4f88-a05a-cc62d5046529
  RE17328 - AW5.2 Price Schedule Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/520de673-2676-41fa-b8c7-4ce168bc4c2e
  RE17328 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87b5d022-88f7-4292-8089-4016ecec76d2
  RE17328 - Rigid Hull Boats Invitation to Quote Questions ITQQ - 13.11.17
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59e8c581-329b-429f-ba7e-ebfe29d3b802
  RE17328 - Rigid Hull Boats Invitation to Quote ITQ - 13.11.17
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

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