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title: "UK SBS SSAPR18094 ERT Cables"
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# UK SBS SSAPR18094 ERT Cables

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bf738da-3862-43c4-97d7-a21fecf4c5f1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UK SBS SSAPR18094 ERT Cables" has been completed by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which operates in the downhole equipment industry. This procurement was conducted through a limited negotiation method without prior publication and concluded on 8 February 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £220,000, will support the provision of bespoke ERT sensor cables tailored for the BGS PRIME system, with operational requirements in the North West and Scotland. The contract duration spans from 13 February 2019 to 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of tailored cable solutions and downhole equipment, particularly those who are SMEs. Companies with expertise in ruggedised sensor technology and the capability to operate in harsh borehole environments would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such procurement processes could foster strategic partnerships and expand market presence within the public sector's specialised equipment supply chain.

## Notice

The ERT sensor cables are tailored for use with the BGS PRIME system; their design is highly bespoke for individual boreholes, ruggedised for use in the harsh borehole environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f3d049-4010-4871-a675-75a7b9469724 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HGS (INDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43136000 - Downhole equipment

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2019 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f3d049-4010-4871-a675-75a7b9469724

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f3d049-4010-4871-a675-75a7b9469724
  14th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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