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title: "16/PROF/31 - Provision of Four Rigid Inflatable Boats"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2017-01-12"
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# 16/PROF/31 - Provision of Four Rigid Inflatable Boats

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57ba0206-7905-4a19-bef3-4e2ee68eb12e

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has successfully concluded a tender process for the provision of four rigid inflatable boats, primarily aimed at its Sport & Wellbeing department. This contract, valued at £114,000, falls under the industry category of ships and boats. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 11 November 2016 and concluding on 10 November 2020. The relevant delivery locations for this project are situated in the South East of England, specifically Southampton. The contract award was published on 12 January 2017.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialised in marine equipment and related goods, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive solutions in this niche market. Companies with experience in supplying rigid inflatable boats or similar products would be well-suited to pursue future contracts of this nature, especially as organisations like the University of Southampton frequently seek high-quality goods to support their operational needs.

## Notice

The University of Southampton has successfully concluded and awarded a contract for the provision of Four Rigid Inflatable Boats to its Sport & Wellbeing department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76adb20-2514-4388-bae2-5e4aa17d0e3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2016 - 10 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARBELAS CONSULTING LTD T/A GEMINI MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2017 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76adb20-2514-4388-bae2-5e4aa17d0e3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76adb20-2514-4388-bae2-5e4aa17d0e3a
  12th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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