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title: "UKSBS NERC/British Antarctic Survey Construction Partner"
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# UKSBS NERC/British Antarctic Survey Construction Partner

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2af313b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "UKSBS NERC/British Antarctic Survey Construction Partner." This initiative falls under the construction industry category and aims to support works related to the UK Government's New Polar Research Vessel and the modernisation of research stations globally. The tender process is at the "Award" stage, with a significant contract value of £100 million, which is expected to run from 3rd January 2017 until 31st December 2023. The relevant procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with a tender submission deadline that was set for 28th July 2016.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses engaged in construction and related services, especially those with expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies experienced in complex construction works, particularly in remote or challenging environments, would be well-placed to compete effectively. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate a capacity for collaboration with governmental and environmental organisations, such as the British Antarctic Survey, should consider exploring this contract for potential growth in their project portfolio.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of responses is Thursday 28th July 2016 at 14:00 hours DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Scope of Works British Antarctic Survey Construction partner comprises a number of construction works associated with the introduction of the UK Governments New Polar Research Vessel (NPRV) and the modernisation of research stations, including related offices and buildings, in the Antarctic and other regions of the world where scientist research is managed or carried out by and on behalf of the Natural Environmental Research Council, including the scientific research activity of the British Antarctic Survey. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk 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; 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 utilising 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/3ce8554f-4e7c-4a3a-98fb-f6499d828c1d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BAM NUTTALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2016 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce8554f-4e7c-4a3a-98fb-f6499d828c1d
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46af4ff7-5163-462c-bc3b-d12e1b173eb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce8554f-4e7c-4a3a-98fb-f6499d828c1d
  21st December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46af4ff7-5163-462c-bc3b-d12e1b173eb8
  27th June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75527812-a12a-4f3d-95fd-e239bd00b902
  CON15007MC Request for Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ab9dea4-8cba-429b-a172-622a82a3e205
  CON15007MC Contract Data DRAFT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd526ad3-7541-4518-b419-339c9527738c
  CON15007MC 'Z' Clauses DRAFT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6f47023-7e71-4953-8afb-851d7e873487
  Bidder Logging on to Emptoris for the First Time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a522624-da02-468c-8599-9a346f89769b
  Bidder Training
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sso/jsp/login.jsp
  Emptoris System Logon
- http://ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk
  Expression of Interest
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9370cb8e-9854-4cd0-a5e5-d90336d8bcd1
  CON15007MC Request for Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3f7b927-b1bc-490d-aae6-7e1caa64f456
  CON15007MC Contract Data DRAFT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0fc5a48f-fbba-4924-891b-191f82a52592
  CON15007MC 'Z' Clauses DRAFT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4ab8043-fdeb-445f-b683-da4e3ad25540
  Bidder Logging on to Emptoris for the First Time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c45723b-4855-42bc-a1c5-18e534977e6d
  Bidder Training

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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