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title: "UKRI Specialist Engineering Electronic Equipment"
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# UKRI Specialist Engineering Electronic Equipment

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59fae5f4-2b03-435b-b229-2a1ecdf43082

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has issued a tender for the "UKRI Specialist Engineering Electronic Equipment." This procurement falls under the marine equipment category, particularly focusing on the Mini-Ranger 2 underwater positioning system. The tender was initiated on 26th February 2019, following a direct procurement method via a single tender action, with an overall contract period ending on 31st March 2019. The estimated value of this contract is £38,332, and the delivery address for this tender is located in Swindon, England.

This tender presents a valuable business opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in marine technology and equipment, as well as companies proficient in providing underwater positioning systems. Successful bidders in this domain, like Sonardyne International Ltd, demonstrate the type of expertise and capabilities that can fulfil the specifications set forth by the buying organisation. Businesses that offer innovative marine solutions and have a track record in technical equipment are well-positioned to compete and possibly benefit from similar future contracts.

## Notice

Mini-Ranger 2 is a sixth-generation (6G) Ultra-Short BaseLine (USBL) underwater positioning system. It offers a standard operating range of 995 metres (extendable up to 4,000 metres with Extended Range pack) and the ability to simultaneously track up to 10 subsea targets (e.g. divers, ROVs and structures) at very fast update rates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cdf6dd5-49ce-491e-b4b3-ebb4805a7a57 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,332 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,332 |
| 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 | SONARDYNE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2019 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cdf6dd5-49ce-491e-b4b3-ebb4805a7a57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cdf6dd5-49ce-491e-b4b3-ebb4805a7a57
  4th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://uksbs.co.uk

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