Published date: 19 June 2017
This notice was replaced on 16 January 2018
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Awarded contract (published 16 January 2018)
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Contract summary
Industry
Communications network - 32412000
Wireless telecommunications system - 32510000
Communication satellites - 35631100
Navigation satellites - 35631300
Telecommunications services - 64200000
Location of contract
SO14 3ZH
Value of contract
£750,000 to £840,000
Procurement reference
UK SBS PR17037
Published date
19 June 2017
Closing date
25 July 2017
Contract start date
21 August 2017
Contract end date
20 August 2020
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 25th JULY 2017 AT 14:00. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER. The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton operates two research vessels RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook.
These vessels operate worldwide and require communication services which meet this challenge. Providing service at any longitude and at latitudes approaching the polar regions.
The vessels provide a limited internet service to all staff. This service is managed on-board by the technical staff to optimise access to business systems and email.
The satellite connection also provides bandwidth supporting the telephone service from the vessel. Both vessels have a PABX exchange and the primary VSAT service allows four external lines to be served to any internal phone.
A single solution for the total service, as described in the specification, is required. The contract will be for three (3) years. Rates and Line Rental are expected to be fixed and firm for the duration of the Contract.
More information
Additional text
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UK Shared Business Services eSourcing
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This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Services e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the portal this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the 'Supplier e-Sourcing Registration'.
Please note that to register Bidders must have a valid DUNS number for the organisation which you are registering.
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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; and 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.
Once this has been completed, when you log into the CSS website, please follow the attached guidance notes which will show you how to find the tenders.
Full instructions for registration and use of the system
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Swindon
SN2 1FF
England
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