Award

Procurement of a replacement USBL system for marine operations.

MINESTO UK LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

06 Oct 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Minesto UK Ltd focuses on acquiring a replacement USBL system for marine operations. The buyer, Minesto, located in Holyhead, aims to enhance its offshore operations, specifically in marine energy by installing infrastructure on the seabed. This procurement process falls under the procurement category of goods using an open procedure, targeting the marine energy industry. The awarded contract, valued at £45,930, has been signed with applied acoustics engineering Ltd on 15th November 2022, marking the completion of the tender phase. The stages have progressed from planning to tendering and award, reflecting a comprehensive approach to fulfilling the marine energy requirements. The procurement activities unfolded primarily in the UKL11 region.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the marine energy sector, particularly for SMEs with expertise in underwater systems and acoustic technology. Businesses equipped to deal with high-current environments at sea could find viable opportunities to expand their services internationally, as electronic submissions and open procedures are encouraged. Organisations experienced in supplying beacon systems or those capable of bidding in competitive open tenders can leverage this opportunity to develop partnerships with leading marine energy companies like Minesto. The procurement's focus on quality and cost criteria indicates a balanced assessment, inviting competitive bids from qualified marine technology suppliers looking to showcase their innovative solutions.

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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-kuma6s-125367
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125367
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,930 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2022Expired
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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINESTO UK LTD
Contact Name
Patrik Pettersson, Rose Cowburn
Contact Email
patrik.pettersson@minesto.com, rose.cowburn@minesto.com
Contact Phone
+44 1407762907, +46 709397774

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYHEAD
Postcode
LL65 1UN
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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