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title: "MicroRider-1000-G microstructure system for ocean gliders"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
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# MicroRider-1000-G microstructure system for ocean gliders

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10bac165-8099-4539-9baa-8c916efadd2e

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for the procurement of a MicroRider-1000-G microstructure system for ocean gliders in the industry category of hydrographic instruments. The tender was a single tender action below threshold, with a contract period from 27th March 2024 to 21st June 2024. The buying organisation, University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park, Earlham Road, Norwich NR4 7TJ, England, completed this procurement process on 11th April 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the hydrographic instruments industry to compete. Businesses involved in developing stand-alone microstructure sensor systems suitable for integration with ocean gliders and autonomous underwater vehicles would be well-suited to participate. The contract awarded to Rockland Scientific International Inc of Canada highlights the potential for international business collaborations in this specialised field.

## Notice

The MicroRider-1000-G is a stand-alone microstructure sensor system that is small and light enough to be integrated with ocean gliders and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d280406c-9aa9-4f01-a973-46928cf03409 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROCKLAND SCIENTIFIC INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

## Release History

- 1 May 2024 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d280406c-9aa9-4f01-a973-46928cf03409

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d280406c-9aa9-4f01-a973-46928cf03409
  1st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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