Award

Subsurface Communications and Navigation Network

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

05 Jun 2023 at 14:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has recently awarded a contract for the "Subsurface Communications and Navigation Network" project, located in Plymouth, UK. This project aims to establish an underwater communication network in partnership with the University of Plymouth, offering opportunities for businesses in offshore energy, aquaculture, defence, and advanced engineering sectors. The procurement stage was completed with a contract value of £750,000, starting on May 25, 2023, and ending on May 24, 2024.

This tender provides a unique platform for businesses and researchers to test and commercialise new marine and maritime technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the project's focus on innovation and technology. The University of Plymouth acts as the buying organisation, inviting businesses to engage in this open procedure tender to advance marine and maritime technologies for various sectors across the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subsurface Communications and Navigation Network

Notice Description

Located in the city of Plymouth and the waters in and around Plymouth Sound, the Smart Sound Connect Subsurface (SSCS) project will build on existing Smart Sound Plymouth infrastructure that underpins the National Centre for Coastal Autonomy, to further enhance the UK's position as a leader in the development and application of marine and maritime technologies, knowledge and skills. This procurement seeks to award a contract to partner with the University of Plymouth to install, operate and manage an underwater acoustic communications and navigation network that will link to existing surface assets to create the first truly multi-domain connected offshore environment in the UK. Successful fulfilment of this contract will create a unique proving ground for businesses and researchers to test, trial, prototype and commercialise new products and services; accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced marine and maritime technologies across multiple sectors including: offshore energy, aquaculture, defence, and advanced engineering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e73e09d-c838-4ec1-a21a-f47c92cf3232
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2105a73b-5c2a-4c84-90ef-1da575f27257
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63724000 - Navigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 May 2023 - 24 May 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SONARDYNE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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