--- title: "UK SBS PR17158 NERC Obstacle Avoidance Sonar" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2192cd0c-8d29-4cc4-82d5-24db4b9022a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2192cd0c-8d29-4cc4-82d5-24db4b9022a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2192cd0c-8d29-4cc4-82d5-24db4b9022a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2192cd0c-8d29-4cc4-82d5-24db4b9022a4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2017-12-20" --- # UK SBS PR17158 NERC Obstacle Avoidance Sonar Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2192cd0c-8d29-4cc4-82d5-24db4b9022a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2192cd0c-8d29-4cc4-82d5-24db4b9022a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2192cd0c-8d29-4cc4-82d5-24db4b9022a4.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently conducting a procurement process for two obstacle avoidance sonar systems, titled "UK SBS PR17158 NERC Obstacle Avoidance Sonar." This tender falls under the marine equipment industry category and is taking place in Swindon, England. The procurement is in the open tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 8th January 2018 at 14:00. The estimated value of this procurement is £70,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 29th January 2018, concluding by 28th February 2018. Participants must register on the Crown Commercial Services e-Sourcing Suite to engage in this procurement. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in marine technology, particularly those that manufacture or supply sonar equipment. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this procurement. Companies that have experience with equipment designed for autonomous underwater vehicles or similar marine applications will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities, providing a platform for growth and potential contract wins within the public sector. ## Notice Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply direct to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control. THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 8th JANUARY 2018 @ 14:00. This tender is to procure two obstacle avoidance sonar (OAS) systems (1 primary and 1 spare) for use primarily on our new high power AUV system Autosub2KUI. Further details of the existing Autosub6000 and Autosub3 AUVs can be found at http://noc.ac.uk/facilities/marine-autonomous-robotic-systems/autosubs. The OAS is intended to provide the vehicle with sufficient situational awareness to enable the AUV to conduct low altitude benthic camera surveys, operation in canyons or operate under ice. Additional information: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Services e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the portal this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the 'Supplier e-Sourcing Registration'. Please note that to register Bidders must have a valid DUNS number for the organisation which you are registering. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender. Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. If you have not done this already please follow the guidance: This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. Once this has been completed, when you log into the CSS website, please follow the attached guidance notes which will show you how to find the tenders. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060bfc1d-c59c-4ea2-b7b4-0c27c07e812b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2018 - 28 Feb 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 34930000 - Marine equipment - 38113000 - Sonars ## Release History - 20 Dec 2017 at 15:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060bfc1d-c59c-4ea2-b7b4-0c27c07e812b - 19 Dec 2017 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060bfc1d-c59c-4ea2-b7b4-0c27c07e812b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060bfc1d-c59c-4ea2-b7b4-0c27c07e812b 20th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6225b41-744d-40a2-a0fd-afbdd88976c7 PR17158 Specification ## Notice URLs - http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender - http://noc.ac.uk/facilities/marine-autonomous-robotic-systems/autosubs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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