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title: "RRS Discovery Thruster Spares"
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# RRS Discovery Thruster Spares

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0519f983-0522-40d3-a169-6079a904df45

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "RRS Discovery Thruster Spares" is initiated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, aimed at acquiring spares for the RRS Discovery's engine thrusters. Classified under goods, specifically "Engines and engine parts", this procurement reached its award stage with the most recent activity recorded on 15 February 2019. The tender period concluded on 17 December 2018, while the contract duration spans from 18 December 2018 to 29 March 2019. The procurement method employed was a direct approach, classified as a single tender action below the threshold, with delivery expected at a specified address in CB3 0ET, England.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in marine engineering components, particularly those that can provide OEM-specific parts required for vessel maintenance and compliance with regulatory standards. Companies operating in the manufacturing of engine components or similar industries may find this tender particularly accessible, especially if they are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of responding swiftly to such tailored contracts. Engaging in this type of procurement can assist in establishing long-term relationships with public sector clients and bolster business growth within the maritime and engineering sectors.

## Notice

Spares for RRS Discovery engine thrusters. 2 x Stern Thrusters are up for Class survey and Overhaul. These are required for the vessel to stay within the regulatory classification with DnV. The handback of ES requires the ship to remain in class until 2020. These thrusters form part of that requirement. The parts for this overhaul are only provided by the OEM as each thruster is specifically matched to the ships operating profile.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e48264a-3380-462e-839d-c0c77e251891 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,828 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUVOLL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34310000 - Engines and engine parts

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2019 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e48264a-3380-462e-839d-c0c77e251891

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e48264a-3380-462e-839d-c0c77e251891
  15th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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