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title: "Autonomous Surface Vehicle"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Autonomous Surface Vehicle

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-295f7219-b141-4e99-b418-31e7e980ea2b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, seeking an Autonomous Surface Vehicle primarily for applications in marine equipment. The tender, classified under the CPV code for marine equipment and related laboratory instruments, had a contract value of £114,796.89. The procurement method was a direct tender through a single tender action below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 22 February 2019, and the contract effective from 26 February 2019 to 24 February 2020. This initiative is based in Swindon, England, but relates to the supplier based out of Norway.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in marine technology and equipment manufacturing. Companies that are adept in supplying advanced marine systems, particularly those with the capability to produce autonomous vehicles, will find this project well-suited for their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, as the procurement favours suppliers of varied scales, likely promoting competitive innovation within this niche market.

## Notice

This is for the purchase of an Autonomous Surface Vehicle which will be ready for NERC - NOC for collection at Offshore Sensing AS in Norway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cac9df2-3f29-4991-955c-2864989ffb26 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2019 - 24 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,796 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,796 |
| 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 | OFFSHORE SENSING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cac9df2-3f29-4991-955c-2864989ffb26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cac9df2-3f29-4991-955c-2864989ffb26
  18th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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