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Procurement of a replacement USBL system for marine operations.

MINESTO UK LTD

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15 Dec 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved Minesto UK Ltd as the buying organisation, seeking a replacement USBL system for marine operations within the offshore equipment industry category. The tender, categorised under goods, was completed on 15th December 2025. The procurement aimed to support infrastructure installation and kite recovery operations at sea, operating within a challenging environment of 80 metres depth and high current. Though a contract has been awarded, a related lot was cancelled. Located in Holyhead, United Kingdom, the process followed an open procurement method, prioritising various award criteria such as slant range, quality, lead time, and cost components.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in marine technology and offshore operations equipment. Companies like Applied Acoustics Engineering Ltd have successfully engaged, highlighting potential for SMEs to participate robustly. The procurement criteria stressed both qualitative aspects and cost-effectiveness, which allows well-rounded businesses with competitive pricing and innovative technology solutions to excel. The focus on maritime infrastructure, particularly within regions of the United Kingdom, presents growth possibilities for companies familiar with high-current marine environments.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a replacement USBL system for marine operations.

Notice Description

Minesto require a USBL system for offshore operations. The system is required for installing infrastructure on the seabed and for kite installation and recovery. The beacons will be placed on the launch and recovery system (LARS) frame which is lowered to the seabed by a crane. The system will operate in 80m of water depth and a high current environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Minesto require a USBL system for offshore operations. The system is required for installing infrastructure on the seabed and for kite installation and recovery. The beacons will be placed on the launch and recovery system (LARS) frame which is lowered to the seabed by a crane. The system will operate in 80m of water depth and a high current environment.

Options: any required consumables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082955-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43131100 - Offshore equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,930 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINESTO UK LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYHEAD
Postcode
LL65 1DE
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL31 Isle of Anglesey
Delivery Location
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey

Local Authority
Isle of Anglesey
Electoral Ward
Parc a'r Mynydd
Westminster Constituency
Ynys Môn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPLIED ACOUSTICS ENGINERING

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