Tender

UK SBS PR16272 North Seeking Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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26 Mar 2018 at 10:07

Tender

08 Mar 2017 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking suppliers for the North Seeking Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) as part of the Autosub Long Range (ALR) Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) programme. This tender is classified under the marine equipment category and has a total value of £165,000, with a minimum value of £150,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 20 April 2017. The contract period commenced on 16 May 2017 and is set to end on 15 May 2018, with delivery to the specified postal code SO14 3ZH in England.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced marine equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-latitude navigation systems with precise heading accuracy. Suppliers with experience in developing technology for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles or similar marine applications are well-suited to compete in this tender, enabling them to expand their market presence and partner with a leading government initiative within the defence or marine research sectors.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PR16272 North Seeking Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS)

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** Quantity up to a maximum of 3 geographical North Seeking Attitude Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) are required for the Autosub Long Range (ALR) AUV programme. The critical performance requirement is the heading accuracy. The AHRS will be operated with uncertain velocity and position inputs at high geographical latitude. They must be certified to operate under these conditions and the performance quantified. The supplier is asked to quote for delivery and price for 3 of the AHRS. Background The primary purpose of the system is to provide as accurate as possible heading estimates in real time to the AUV system. Update rate should be 1 Hz minimum. Roll and pitch information is also needed by the AUV, but for the applications considered, the accuracy required for these will pose no significant technical challenge. The AHRS system will be provided with velocity updates, but as the AUV will not be within DVL bottom track range at all times (when it will rely on speed through the water measurements), the system performance accuracy must be characterised for a given (unknown at run time) error in the velocity aiding. Furthermore, although the system will be provided with position updates, there will be occasions when position error (critically, the latitude error) is moderately large. Therefore the system must be characterised for moderate latitude errors. The AHRS must be declared to operate at, and with accuracy characterised at, high latitudes, with the unit is aided with erroneous velocity (or speed) and latitude. Additional information: The section below will provide instructions on how to submit a bid for this procurement. The instructions are as follows; UK Shared Business Services eSourcing as part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (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 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, 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 ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.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; 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 accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. 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. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-102346b6-f586-48c1-a40d-0131936ad6dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c053f96-a337-423c-95f8-f07fd594ee31
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 May 2017 - 15 May 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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