Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfa-3382-706c-8a46-50be6c505faa/uk-sbs-pr16245-subsea-multi-corer closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UK SBS PR16245 - Subsea Multi-Corer [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 16 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 7 Dec 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 of providing a Subsea Multi-Corer system to collect Biological Materials & Geological Sediment samples from the ocean floor up to a depth of 6000m. . ### The Multi-Corer shall be provided with ● 12 sample tubes, each being at least 60cm x 10cm in diameter ● Adjustable Penetration Depth of the core tubes ● Provide live video footage to the sea surface ● Interface with the fibre optic cable (A302351) used by BAS (Refer to attached specification for details) ● Delivery to be achieved before the end of April 2017 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/76617938-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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