Resilience Study Research for NIC

The Authority require a supplier to conduct research to identify and measure the physical characteristics of the UK infrastructure network that contribute the most to the vulnerability and resilience of the UK infrastructure system.

To participate in any possible future procurement which results from this RFP, Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite.

If you have not yet registered this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.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 which you are registering.

Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier

Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, you will need to express an interest in this procurement. This is done by emailing

ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Your email must clearly state:

• The name of this procurement - Resilience Study Research for NIC - and the reference is CCZZ19A34.
• The name of the registered supplier; and
• The name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.

Crown Commercial Service will then process this email and assign your organisation access to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done.

The deadline date for receipt of final outstanding requests for clarification will be Tuesday 20th August 2019 at 2:00 pm.

The deadline for the receipt of proposals is Monday 2nd September 2019 at 1:00 pm and therefore suppliers can register on the e-Sourcing Suite between the issue date of this Contracts Finder advert and the deadline date.

It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive have a sufficient amount of time to respond.

For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Suite you can contact via -

Freephone: 0345 010 3503

Email: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk