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title: "UK SBS MetOp Panel Mount Connector with ESCC 3402005 Validation"
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# UK SBS MetOp Panel Mount Connector with ESCC 3402005 Validation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee72fbb9-0e42-49b0-94d4-ed04eea0abf9

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## Summary

The contract opportunity titled "UK SBS MetOp Panel Mount Connector with ESCC 3402005 Validation," initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, is currently in the Award stage. This procurement relates to the supply of electronic components for the Meteorological Operational (MetOp) satellite programme, which delivers weather data services. The final date for submission of bids was extended to 27th February 2017, with a contract period commencing on 2nd March 2017 and concluding on 25th August 2017. The procurement method is under an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £45,000, and responses must be submitted via the CCS eSourcing Suite.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of electronic components, particularly SMEs with expertise in connector technology. Companies that specialise in high-quality electronic goods and can meet the specific technical criteria outlined in the tender are well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement can help such businesses expand their portfolio in the public sector, as the UK SBS aims to enhance efficiency and modernise service delivery across its operations.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids has been extended to Monday 27th of February 2017 at 11:00 due to technical issues. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Meteorological Operational (MetOp) satellite programme is a joint operation by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (Eumetsat) to provide weather data services to monitor the climate and to improve weather forecasts. MetOp-A was launched in 2006 with MetOp-B following in 2012 and the C version is being built by the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory's Space Division. The three satellites provide a continuous delivery of high-quality data for medium- and long-term weather forecasting and climate monitoring until 2020. The requirement RE17094 is for Huber + Suhner Astrolab connectors to the specification of 29109-V15-001 only. No alternatives will be accepted. 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. 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 bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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 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/6b7a00e2-4fbb-4e49-aa17-ce4809caa2a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2017 - 28 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,062 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUPPTRONIK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31711100 - Electronic components

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b7a00e2-4fbb-4e49-aa17-ce4809caa2a0
- 20 Feb 2017 at 10:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05cdb3b8-6c69-4b69-ae38-416fedbb19c0
- 9 Feb 2017 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05cdb3b8-6c69-4b69-ae38-416fedbb19c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b7a00e2-4fbb-4e49-aa17-ce4809caa2a0
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05cdb3b8-6c69-4b69-ae38-416fedbb19c0
  20th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f473ea2d-0e8c-4971-97a0-956c4762e590
  RE17094 AW4.1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02fcef4f-0eca-4817-8d72-8829f40cd08a
  RE17094 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cc1ce53-4c91-427a-95d9-18accc584738
  UK SBS RE17094 MetOp Panel Mount Connector with ESCC 3402005 Validation Invitation to Quote ITQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67a1a8f6-5d56-47c9-976b-79e4553fc3d8
  UK SBS RE17094 MetOp Panel Mount Connector with ESCC 3402005 Validation Invitation to Quote Questions ITQQ
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d724b79-4fb7-4bed-b38e-3534467ff3ee
  RE17094 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebdd5f6d-5a34-4072-bae9-d6ad16a67d8f
  UK SBS RE17094 MetOp Panel Mount Connector with ESCC 3402005 Validation Invitation to Quote ITQ

## Notice URLs

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

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