EU SST 3SST2016-17 Enhanced Catalogues Study

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 31st August 2018 at 11:00 Note: DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Please disregard any content in this notice that requires your organisation 'to apply directly to the buyer' as this unfortunately is a system generated error that is outside of the contracting authorities control. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The EU SST Support Framework (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32014D0541) is implemented by the EU SST Consortium in order to develop a European SST capability which consists of three functions: sensor function, processing function and service function. In order to establish, operate, and evolve the three functions, there are two incremental projects funded by the Galileo, Copernicus and H2020 programmes. These are 1SST2016-17 (C&G) and 2-3SST2016-17 (H2020). 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.