Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0d-e04d-71e3-9658-5919e58f9d82/uk-sbs-pr16231-rrs-discovery-alongside-repairs awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UK SBS PR16231 RRS Discovery Alongside Repairs [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £113,000 Published 12 Oct 2016 Deadline Closed 2 Nov 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 CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 02/11/2016 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email . 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" National Marine Facilities – Sea Systems (NMF-SS) operates two ocean-going Royal Research vessels on behalf of Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook. Both vessels undertake cruises to support interdisciplinary ocean research ranging from the tropics to the edge of the ice sheets and continental margins to deep ocean projects. RRS Discovery will complete her current planned science cruise program for 2016 in the Canaries in December 2016. Following that there is capacity in the vessel’s programme to accommodate a maintenance period prior to the ship commencing science equipment trials in the same waters. Work being undertaken during this period will enhance the science capabilities of the vessel. Extending the Bullhorn Boom, fitting a new outboarding sheave and a docking head for the ROV is the main focus for this period alongside. As the suppliers of this equipment are various it is anticipated that minor alterations will require to be undertaken locally to provide an operable system. We are also taking the opportunity to undertake a few minor vessel modifications to improve vessel operability and access. 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 for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the 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 . 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. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: [gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder. Read full description ## CPV classification Repair and maintenance services of ships Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4c8e6f8d-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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