Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf7-1fc6-71d9-b16c-be77ab3f3f00/uk-sbs-pr16224-oceanic-floats-with-high-resolution-velocity-measuring-capabili closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UK SBS PR16224 - Oceanic Floats with High Resolution Velocity Measuring Capabilities [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £90,000 to £100,000 Published 27 Oct 2016 Deadline Closed 18 Nov 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender To express your interest in this opportunity e-mail . . To register on our e-sourcing portal click on [gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing" . UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the Contracting Authority, is putting into place a Contract on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) . BAS is looking for a supplier capable of providing Oceanic Floats that will be deployed in the Southern Ocean(s) for 2-4 years to capture sub-surface data. . The required Finescale Velocity measurements will be recorded at depths between 5M & 2000M at 5M intervals with the data (and GPS location) being transmitted via the Iridium system. . Each float will also require an Ice Guard - which is appropriate for light sea-ice - along with a shipping crate for transportation to the Southern Ocean(s) Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at [gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://gpssourcing.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 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 : ExpressionOf . . Your e-mail 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 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.cabinetofice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder" Read full description ## CPV classification Design and execution of research and development Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5f06d8fb-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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