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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4818 Portable Underwater Tracking System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Apr 2025 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of underwater tracking equipment under the title "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4818 Portable Underwater Tracking System". The contract is classified under the Sonars category (CPV id 38113000) and will be delivered to the East of England, United Kingdom. The negotiation procedure was completed without prior publication as per regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5 March 2025, the contract period beginning on 6 March 2025, and ending on 30 April 2025. The contract is valued at £30,851 and has been awarded to Sonardyne International Ltd.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in underwater tracking technology and related sonar equipment. Specifically, firms capable of supplying high-quality equipment within the stipulated timeframe would find this contract beneficial for growth. The procurement process, managed by UK Research & Innovation, is an indication of ongoing investments in advanced scientific equipment, making it ideal for suppliers in the technology and marine industries. While the awarded supplier, Sonardyne International Ltd, indicates a completed status, similar firms may find future procurements by the same organisation as potential growth avenues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4818 Portable Underwater Tracking System

Notice Description

Purchase of underwater tracking equipment Additional information: The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e99ce176-dda6-495d-a178-5f03523e90ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdab556d-d2c7-4e56-ad0a-852d77d39a74
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38113000 - Sonars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,851 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,851 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

SONARDYNE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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