Published date: 9 November 2017

This notice was replaced on 21 March 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 21 March 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Computer-related equipment - 30230000

  • Networks - 32400000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£150,000

Procurement reference

UK SBS IT17337

Published date

9 November 2017

Closing date

28 November 2017

Contract start date

8 December 2017

Contract end date

7 March 2019

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Other: Invitation to Quote

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 28/11/2017 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER.

A video distribution system is required for the new Royal Research Ship (RRS) Sir David Attenborough (SDA). The video system will use the existing Cisco IP network system on the ship.
BAS are seeking the receivers, transmitters and media converters (if required).

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Please note that the estimated contract value includes the optional year 2 and year 3 and spares if required.

About the buyer

Address

Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
England

Email

ictprocurement@uksbs.co.uk