Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Tender description

UK Shared Business Services Ltd on behalf of the Contracting Authority is putting in place a Contract for the purchase of a Medium Frequency Radar. This opportunity is for the supply of a medium frequency radar to study the dynamics and energetics of the middle and upper atmosphere above the Antarctic Peninsula. The new radar system will both continue the work of the existing MF radar, which has operated nearly continuously since 1997, and introduce a new capability for studying the lower ionosphere. The current system measures winds, tides and planetary waves between approximately 60 and 100 km altitude, using the full correlation analysis technique. It is part of a scientific research programme focused on space weather and its interaction with the neutral atmosphere. The complete system must be delivered to the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge by 28.2.2018. See Section I.3 for access to procurement documentation. This opportunity is for the supply of a medium frequency radar to study the dynamics and energetics of the middle and upper atmosphere above the Antarctic Peninsula. The radar will be operated at Rothera Research Station (67.567°S 68.133°W). The new radar system will both continue the work of the existing MF radar, which has operated nearly continuously since 1997, and introduce a new capability for studying the lower ionosphere. The current system measures winds, tides and planetary waves between approximately 60 and 100 km altitude, using the full correlation analysis technique. It is part of a scientific research programme focused on space weather and its interaction with the neutral atmosphere. The new radar will improve the altitude coverage and temporal cadence of the existing system, whilst fitting within the current antenna footprint. A complete, fully tested, validated and calibrated system, fully automated and remotely controllable, must be delivered to BAS no later than 28.2.2018. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's 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 eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link ‘Supplier eSourcing Registration’. 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/becomea — crown-commercial-service-supplier Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. 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; Your organisations full name as a 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. II.2.5) Award criteria II.2.6) Estimated value (for framework agreements or dynamic purchasing systems — estimated total maximum value for the entire duration of this lot) II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd ): Freephone: 0345010 3503 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk