Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf0-081f-7122-8ee5-8a19797d31a5/uksbsre150692-satellite-communication-system-upgrade

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# UKSBSRE150692 - Satellite Communication System Upgrade

[UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited)

Estimated value

£50,000 to £70,000

Published

18 Nov 2016

Deadline

Closed

22 Jan 2016

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), through its centre/survey the National Ocenaographic Centre (NOC), invites tenders for the supply of Satellite Communication System upgrade

The Fleet broadband service needs to be operated in conjunction with the primary system to be capable of dealing with the amount of data and email requirements expected for even a basic business internet service.

Additional FBB bandwidth has become essential to ship operation and the sighting of the satellite receiver for complete 360 degree coverage has become an issue. The current system is blocked by ships superstructure and by the other receivers in the vicinity. A solution is required to integrate a second antenna and automatically changeover between the two so as to obtain continuous coverage.

Additional information: I would like to notify you that this procurement opportunity is currently live on Tenders Electronic Daily, a copy of the Notice is attached and, if you have not already taken the opportunity to register, instructions are detailed below on the process for registration and expression of interest via Crown Commercial Serviceâ&#128;&#153;s e-Sourcing Suite.

This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Serviceâ&#128;&#153;s e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite.

If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at [gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) by following the link â&#128;&#152;Register for CCS eSourcingâ&#128;&#153;.

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.

Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at

[ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender)

Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing .

Your email must clearly state:

the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for;

the name of the registered supplier;

the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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.

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 (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503

email: 

Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at

[uksbs.co.uk](http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx)

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## CPV classification

Satellite-related communications equipment

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/29ffe180-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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