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title: "UK SBS - RE17357 Digital Seismic Streamer Request for Proposal"
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# UK SBS - RE17357 Digital Seismic Streamer Request for Proposal

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6973e1c-2025-47a6-b3d8-484bda119fbc

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is currently finalising the procurement process for the "UK SBS - RE17357 Digital Seismic Streamer Request for Proposal." This project falls under the seismic equipment category and aims to acquire a digital hydrophone seismic streamer system to support seismic surveys for the RRS Sir David Attenborough, a polar research vessel. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is set for 30th November 2017 at 11:00. The contract period is expected to run from 22nd December 2017 to 22nd December 2019, with an overall estimated contract value of £310,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in seismic equipment and related technologies, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolios in the public sector. Companies capable of providing cutting-edge seismic surveying tools and demonstrating efficiency in delivery and support would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, firms that are proficient in navigating eProcurement systems, such as the CCS eSourcing Suite, will have an advantage in securing this contract.

## Notice

**Please do not respond directly to the Buyer. Bids should be submitted through the CCS E-Sourcing Suite. Please note the deadline for Bids is Thursday 30th November 2017 at 11:00.** Construction has begun on the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) - one of the most advanced polar research vessels in the world. From 2018 scientists researching oceans, ice and the atmosphere will have access to state-of-the-art facilities on this floating laboratory. The SDA will support seismic surveys thus NERC/BAS wish to purchase a digital hydrophone seismic streamer system. 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 RFP 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. 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. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee60a86d-de3f-4a4d-a713-bf6973a449f6 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2017 - 21 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £304,392 |
| 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 | GEOMATRIX EARTH SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38293000 - Seismic equipment

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2018 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee60a86d-de3f-4a4d-a713-bf6973a449f6
- 26 Oct 2017 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bfa2e8d-34ed-471d-bf2a-d553ad421777

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee60a86d-de3f-4a4d-a713-bf6973a449f6
  22nd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bfa2e8d-34ed-471d-bf2a-d553ad421777
  26th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/614ff14d-1ac4-4828-9f2c-5fb6ff140664
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6e7f9f3-ada8-413c-a0ac-68646d2c2b0d
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/797739e5-9c60-47ce-af96-7190a597eeed
  RE17357 - Digital Seismic Streamer RFP Request for Proposal.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/351cd4a9-5847-4b2c-9552-67687d763da6
  RE17357 - Digital Seismic Streamer RFPQ Request for Proposal Questions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77230282-43a5-485f-bc96-d00182373a5d
  RE17357 AW4.1 Terms and Conditions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/893d0f59-e19f-40f3-b47a-7120a72c4c77
  RE17357 AW5.2 Price Schedule.xlsx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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