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UK SBS PR18134 Obstacle Avoidance Sonar

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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25 Sep 2018 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "UK SBS PR18134 Obstacle Avoidance Sonar," was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited to acquire two obstacle avoidance sonar systems primarily for their high power AUV system, Autosub2KUI. This procurement is categorised under marine equipment, specifically sonars, and took place in Swindon, England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, culminating in an award on 19 September 2018, with a contract duration from 20 September 2018 to 27 December 2018. The contract value was set at £83,000, with the tender period closing on 19 September 2018.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in marine technologies or underwater equipment manufacturing, to expand their market reach. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement highlights a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies specialising in sonar technology, robotic systems, or related marine equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar projects in the future, leveraging innovative solutions to meet the operational needs outlined in the contract.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PR18134 Obstacle Avoidance Sonar

Notice Description

Two obstacle avoidance sonar (OAS) systems (1 primary and 1 spare) for use primarily on our new high power AUV system Autosub2KUI. Further details of the existing Autosub6000 and Autosub3 AUVs can be found at http://noc.ac.uk/facilities/marine-autonomous-robotic-systems/autosubs. The OAS is intended to provide the vehicle with sufficient situational awareness to enable the AUV to conduct low altitude benthic camera surveys, operation in canyons or operate under ice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2cf6646-9618-4341-9bbd-90e57e871bf2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c3148f-6050-4445-a37d-ca12d480658c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

38113000 - Sonars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2018 - 27 Dec 2018 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
majorprojects@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867229

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

NORBIT SUBSEA

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