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title: "USBL System - ORE/21/074"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2022-02-28"
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# USBL System - ORE/21/074

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58998c29-0deb-4fea-9b38-6e96cdab4654

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## Summary

The procurement process for the USBL System (ORE/21/074) is being conducted by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £60,000, falls under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is currently in the Award stage, with the winning supplier, Sonardyne International Ltd, announced on 7th February 2022. The contract period will commence from 9th February 2022 and is set to end on 8th February 2025. The tender originally closed on 27th October 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and businesses specialising in the production of underwater positioning systems and related technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply acoustic positioning systems, robotic components, or similar goods would be well-suited to compete. The successful award of this contract reflects a growing demand in the renewable energy sector, particularly for technology that supports underwater robotic systems, thereby facilitating potential partnerships and expansion within this innovative industry.

## Notice

ORE Catapult require an Ultra-Short Baseline acoustic positioning System (USBL) for use on a range of underwater robotic systems (e.g. ROVs, UAVs, both inspection and work class).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6d7f743-e055-4f45-b673-c2dd3c170f85 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2022 - 8 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,183 |
| 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 | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SONARDYNE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2022 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6d7f743-e055-4f45-b673-c2dd3c170f85
- 19 Oct 2021 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8944d814-242d-40b0-a941-d7db6843e038
- 22 Sep 2021 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74743410-b267-4f9b-ac3f-d9cf5078b6c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6d7f743-e055-4f45-b673-c2dd3c170f85
  28th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8944d814-242d-40b0-a941-d7db6843e038
  19th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74743410-b267-4f9b-ac3f-d9cf5078b6c8
  22nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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