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title: "UK SBS RE18351 - Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler"
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# UK SBS RE18351 - Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fabf782-2bad-468f-b4a9-a6855b71d228

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## Summary

The recent procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the acquisition of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers with a contract value of £76,751. Categorised under Surveying, Hydrographic, Oceanographic and Hydrological Instruments and Appliances (CPV Code: 38290000), the procurement was completed through a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 7th September 2018, and the contract commenced on 10th September 2018, concluding on 2nd September 2019. The delivery location for the contract is within the postal code SO14 3ZH, England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in the supply of hydrographic and oceanographic instruments. With the increasing demand for advanced measurement tools in various sectors, companies that manufacture or distribute related technologies would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The successful contractor, Saderet Limited, exemplifies the type of established supplier that could dominate this niche, and it signals to other businesses vying for contracts to enhance their offerings in this specialised field.

## Notice

The purchase of Lowered Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers and Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8930a59-8e0e-46a5-80b5-d2b352ac2bb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 2 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,751 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,751 |
| 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 | SADERET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8930a59-8e0e-46a5-80b5-d2b352ac2bb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8930a59-8e0e-46a5-80b5-d2b352ac2bb3
  17th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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