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title: "Multi-beam Spares"
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# Multi-beam Spares

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-069354d0-b9d8-49e1-996a-0259af889b84

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Multi-beam Spares" is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited and involves the acquisition of spare parts for the Kongsberg Multi-beam System, specifically the EM122 model. This initiative falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, located in Swindon, England. The procurement method used is a direct approach through a single tender action, which is below the required threshold. The tender period concluded on 26th November 2018, while the awarded contract commenced on 19th December 2018 and will extend until 31st March 2019. The contract value is £64,885.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with experience in servicing marine technology and deep-water research systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating, as the procurement is positioned to accommodate their involvement. As this contract supports critical scientific expeditions, companies that can provide high-quality spare parts and related services for advanced marine equipment will find a promising avenue for growth and collaboration in the public sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of spare parts for a Kongsberg Multi-beam System. The deep-water multi-beam echosounder system, Kongsberg EM122, is a key capability fitted as part of the infrastructure of the research ships. Providing high-resolution sea-floor mapping, these data form a key objective for many science expeditions. The EM122 is also used operationally to support the deployment of scientific instrumentation including but not exclusive to moorings and Remotely Operated Vehicles. Following an upgrade to the EM122 system on RRS James Cook in 2017, there is now a requirement for spares. This is to enable technicians to perform in-situ repairs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a745efe4-2c34-4ad2-98d7-d0f8ecd3e96e |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,885 |
| 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 | KONGSBERG NORCONTROL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2019 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a745efe4-2c34-4ad2-98d7-d0f8ecd3e96e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a745efe4-2c34-4ad2-98d7-d0f8ecd3e96e
  24th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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