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title: "UK SBS Aeromagnetic Sensor , associated data acquisition system and altitude compensation software"
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# UK SBS Aeromagnetic Sensor , associated data acquisition system and altitude compensation software

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55061fda-5826-4ae5-ad9f-9a6452d53380

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is facilitating the purchase of an aeromagnetic sensor, associated data acquisition system, and altitude compensation software. This tender, identified as RE17237, falls within the transport equipment industry category and is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process utilised a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action due to it being below the threshold. The contract is currently active, with an award date of 16th October 2017, and the overall contract period running from 18th October 2017 to 27th September 2019.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in geophysical equipment and software solutions, particularly those capable of developing rugged and reliable products suited for use in extreme environments like Antarctica. Companies that manufacture sensors, data acquisition systems, or UAV components may find this contract especially relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project explicitly welcomes their involvement, which could lead to further contracts in similar sectors.

## Notice

Aeromagnetic sensor, associated data acquisition system and attitude compensation software The British Antarctic Survey is seeking to purchase an aeromagnetic sensor, associated data acquisition system and attitude compensation software suitable for operation in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The platform has an optimal payload of 10kg. For geophysics we aim to operate magnetic and other sensors simultaneously. The UAV platform will supply the magnetic data acquisition system with DC power (5, 12, or 24V), and optionally a NMEA GPS data stream, 1pps timing pulse, GPS antenna feed, x,y,z data feed from a three axis magnetometer (TFM100-G2), and lidar altimeter data. The platform will be operating in Antarctica from remote field camps for extended missions lasting up to 14 hours. The overall magnetic system must therefore be rugged, reliable and easy to use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8002e9-60e0-4513-abd7-6e25ba7469fa |
| 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 | 24 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2017 - 27 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,899 |
| 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 | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEM SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2017 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8002e9-60e0-4513-abd7-6e25ba7469fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8002e9-60e0-4513-abd7-6e25ba7469fa
  24th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f07a8e67-afbc-477e-b086-f5a4ef026831
  AW4.1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2710cb48-1ea2-4bad-960c-c93111611516
  AW5.2 Price Schedule Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e144474-d4fe-4fcd-82a1-3846b4d531bc
  UK SBS RE17237 Aeromagnetic sensor ITQ Invitation to Quote

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