Award

Porpoise 84D - 750m Integrated M24-400 Hydrophone

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

03 Feb 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, UK Shared Business Services Limited, has concluded the procurement process for the "Porpoise 84D - 750m Integrated M24-400 Hydrophone" under a competitive quote exercise. This award notice was published on 3rd February 2025 following the completion of the tender process and contract award. The procurement falls within the "hydrographic instruments" category and is intended for delivery within the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 17th January 2025, and the contract is scheduled to run from 31st January 2025 to 15th March 2025. The value of the awarded contract is £14,010 GBP, and the procurement utilised a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold level.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in hydrographic instruments to engage in a government contract that could spur growth and open more avenues for future engagements with public sector clients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, as highlighted by the procurement's suitability criteria, which expressly mentions the inclusion of SMEs. The contract, awarded to RS Aqua Ltd, underscores the potential for niche businesses to secure competitive contracts through well-executed quotations and demonstrates the UK government's support for smaller enterprises in specialised fields.

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Notice Title

Porpoise 84D - 750m Integrated M24-400 Hydrophone

Notice Description

****This is a contract award notice, not a call for competition**** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77ebee3c-7d0c-4bca-80c0-c22b5966d4da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f03d84a-47a7-40fa-af81-750f75342a8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,010 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,010 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 15 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RS AQUA

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