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title: "UKRI - RE19013 Seaglider M6 AUV System"
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# UKRI - RE19013 Seaglider M6 AUV System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fc9e558-ae0d-4b58-ba2b-a867ddfa0ecc

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process for the "UKRI - RE19013 Seaglider M6 AUV System." This contract, worth £261,930, falls under the industry category of "Ships and boats," specifically relating to marine equipment and unmanned underwater vehicles. The tender period ended on 7th February 2019, while the contract commenced on 11th March 2019 and is set to conclude on 10th March 2020. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach, described as a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the marine equipment sector, particularly those specialising in underwater technology and unmanned vehicles. Companies that focus on innovation in autonomous marine systems and possess the capabilities to supply goods in compliance with specific technical requirements would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have a viable advantage in this tendering process, providing a competitive edge to agile and specialised firms.

## Notice

This requirement is for a 6000m Deapglider which will be used by NOC for several of its UK and International programs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5173703-011f-4bae-b9e0-dfdfb856dfe0 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2019 - 10 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £261,930 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £261,930 |
| 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 UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2019 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5173703-011f-4bae-b9e0-dfdfb856dfe0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5173703-011f-4bae-b9e0-dfdfb856dfe0
  8th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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