FM18051 NOCS MARSIC Synthetic Environment M&E Works

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 18th April 2018 14:00 hours. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The National Oceanography Centre is wholly owned by the Natural Environment Research Council. The Southampton site was opened in 1995 and constructed with a design life of 125 years. The campus is an international centre of excellence, primarily in ocean and earth science, and marine technology. A significant level of scientific research is undertaken throughout the campus. Approximately 2000 persons are based at the site, employed by the Natural Environment Research Council, the University of Southampton and a number of associated tenants. A project has been identified in the Marine Robotics Innovation Centre (MARSIC) an extension of the main building, for creating a synthetic working environment for research purposes. The existing ops room will be upgraded to include 6 high performance graphics workstations, a 6 screen video wall, as well as supporting infrastructure. The environment will accommodate 6 personnel in a single Synthetic Environment session and 12+ personnel for operations, meetings, etc. Additional capacity in terms of networking and power will be required to extend connectivity to the neighbouring room as and when needed. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.