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title: "UK SBS RAPID Telemetry Buoy"
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# UK SBS RAPID Telemetry Buoy

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40f2acd1-f416-46ce-a529-964277d63624

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting the procurement for "UK SBS RAPID Telemetry Buoy", a project focused on monitoring the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation under the NOC's RAPID mission. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within telemetry equipment, with a total contract value of £27,376.50. The procurement method is classified as limited, with an award made without prior publication of a contract notice. The tender period concluded on 26th January 2017, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 27th January 2017 and continue until 31st March 2017. The delivery of the equipment is targeted to the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of telemetry equipment and related products, particularly those experienced with marine instrumentation or scientific monitoring technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their innovation and agility to meet specialised requirements in this sector. The successful supplier, Saderet Ltd, could serve as a valuable reference for future contracts in related fields, thereby providing further growth avenues for competitive businesses.

## Notice

The NOC's RAPID mission monitoring the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (MOC) at 26.5deg has been in place since 2004. The aim of the mission is to monitor sea temperature fluctuations caused by greenhouse gas emissions and salinity to calculate the current state of large scale ocean currents. In coordination with the University of Miami and the NOAA, NOC has deployed 19 moorings across the southward Atlantic MOC. The moorings are recovered annually and serviced every 18 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cce7d35-5b82-45f9-88f3-1724bfe3ffe4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,376 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,376 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SADERET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 32441000 - Telemetry equipment
- 34515100 - Marker buoys
- 38291000 - Telemetry apparatus

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2017 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cce7d35-5b82-45f9-88f3-1724bfe3ffe4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cce7d35-5b82-45f9-88f3-1724bfe3ffe4
  26th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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