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The NATURAL ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Contract notice: Gravimeters in the United Kingdom. This Tender notice was published on 20 Dec 2017 and is scheduled to close on 11 Feb 2018, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 19257288, while the tender notice number is 509122-2017 and Registering on the platform.
Procurement Summary
Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Contract notice: Gravimeters
Deadline: 11 Feb 2018
Posting Date: 20 Dec 2017
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 19257288
Document Ref. No.: 509122-2017
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: -
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Object of the contract
Gravimeters
Description: Contract notice: Gravimeters
Authority Type: Other
Contact Nature: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
Document: Contract notice
Regulation: European Union, with participation by GPA countries
Award criteria: The most economic tender
CPV code: 38280000, 38240000, 38210000, 38280000, 38240000, 38210000
CPV Description: Gravimeters.
Gravity geophysical instruments.
Geological compasses.
UK SBS PR17186 Gravity Meter
Reference Number : UKSBSPR17186
The Natural Environment Research Council, British Antarctic Survey have a requirement for a gravity meter. Construction has begun on the RRS Sir David Attenborough — one of the most advanced polar research vessels in the world. From 2018, scientists researching oceans, ice and atmosphere will have access to state-of-the-art facilities on this floating laboratory. The RRS Sir David Attenborough has a dedicated gravity meter room on-board. As part of the remit of the shipyard, a wooden plinth 1200 x 1500 x 150 mm thick will be installed within the gravity meter room. The plinth is positioned to allow comfortable access to at least 3 sides for servicing of the gravity platform.
Main Site : Natural Environment Research Council, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET.
The Natural Environment Research Council, British Antarctic Survey have a requirement for a gravity meter. Construction has begun on the RRS Sir David Attenborough — one of the most advanced polar research vessels in the world. From 2018, scientists researching oceans, ice and atmosphere will have access to state-of-the-art facilities on this floating laboratory. The RRS Sir David Attenborough has a dedicated gravity meter room on-board. As part of the remit of the shipyard, a wooden plinth 1200 x 1500 x 150 mm thick will be installed within the gravity meter room. The plinth is positioned to allow comfortable access to at least 3 sides for servicing of the gravity platform.
Maximum budget for the requirement is GBP 450 000.
All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's eSourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the eSourcing Suite. If bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link "Supplier eSourcing Registration".
All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's eSourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the eSourcing Suite. If bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link "Supplier eSourcing Registration".
Please note that to register bidders 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.
Note: Registration may take some time, please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers
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 your organisation's full name as a registered supplier 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 eSourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the eSourcing 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.6) Estimated value
Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Suite, please contact Crown Commercial Service helpdesk (Not UKSBS): Freephone: 0345010 3503, email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
Responses must be received by the date in
IV.2.2.
Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered.
All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (threshold amounts). The sourcing documents can be accessed at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in I.3.
All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (threshold amounts). The sourcing documents can be accessed at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in I.3.
The contracting authority expressly reserves the right:
— not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice,
— to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier.
If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded.
Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders.
Internet address (URL): http://www.uksbs.co.uk
Directive: Classical Directive (2014/24/EU)
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