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title: "UKRI RE19006 Benthos Chirp Sub Bottom Profiler and Science Bay Module"
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# UKRI RE19006 Benthos Chirp Sub Bottom Profiler and Science Bay Module

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60685e7b-70c7-4aaa-b04b-16b16b5c2f7e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited acquiring a Benthos Chirp Sub Bottom Profiler and Science Bay Module, classified under Marine Equipment and Sonars. This direct procurement action concluded on 7th February 2019, with a contract value of £130,864.60. The awarded supplier is Teledyne Gavia ehf., and the delivery is scheduled to the National Oceanography Centre at the University of Southampton, with the contract period spanning from 8th February to 31st March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the marine equipment sector, particularly those specialising in sonar technology and unmanned underwater vehicles. Firms that can supply sophisticated scientific equipment would be well-positioned to compete, alongside SMEs that can demonstrate innovation and capability in fulfilling similar contracts. The importance of quality and reliability in such specialised equipment can lead to growth and repeat business from public sector organisations engaged in marine research and exploration.

## Notice

This award is for the purchase of a Benthos Chirp Sub Bottom Profiler and Science Bay Module for UKRI-NERC. A single tender action exercise was undertaken for this process and the award will be to Teledyne Gavia ehf. The products will be delivered to the National Oceanography Centre, University of Southampton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5e0405-ae20-48c6-a3be-df14959ea356 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,864 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,864 |
| 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 | TELEDYNE GAVIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles
- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2019 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5e0405-ae20-48c6-a3be-df14959ea356

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5e0405-ae20-48c6-a3be-df14959ea356
  28th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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