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title: "UKRI RE18413 VMP-6000 Deep-sea Autonomous Turbulence Profiler,"
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# UKRI RE18413 VMP-6000 Deep-sea Autonomous Turbulence Profiler,

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c2fe38f-141d-4be5-8cfd-9e37fe4dd4fa

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, seeking to acquire a Deep-sea Autonomous Turbulence Profiler with a depth rating of 6000m. This tender falls under the research and experimental development services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and it has recently reached the award stage. Although the tender period ended on 14th November 2018, the awarded contract was officially published on 16th January 2019, with a value of £241,277.78 and a contract duration extending from 16th November 2018 to 31st March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production or development of high-tech research equipment, particularly those specialising in oceanographic instruments. Companies with capabilities in advanced engineering and research and development within the maritime or environmental sectors would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders of a similar nature. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate growth and enhance competitive advantage in a market focusing increasingly on marine sciences and research innovations.

## Notice

Deep sea Autonomous Turbulence profiler, 6000m Depth rating This notice is linked to 2019/S 011-021170 published on TED - Tenders electronic daily. TED is the European Unions' database for public procurement. It can be accessed through this link: http://ted.europa.eu/.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5701d6ec-7049-420c-8551-bffde7fc8949 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £241,277 |
| 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 | ROCKLAND SCIENTIFIC INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2019 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5701d6ec-7049-420c-8551-bffde7fc8949

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5701d6ec-7049-420c-8551-bffde7fc8949
  16th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://ted.europa.eu/

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