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title: "CSS/0083 Purchase of Slocum Underwater Sea Gliders plus spares"
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# CSS/0083 Purchase of Slocum Underwater Sea Gliders plus spares

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-621fca75-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchase of four Slocum Underwater Sea Gliders and associated spares by the Ministry of Defence, aimed at modernising existing oceanographic capabilities. This contract falls under the category of surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments and appliances. The total value of the contract is £738,660, and it was awarded on 1st April 2015, with a contract period extending until 31st March 2020. The delivery is set for the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific instruments and marine technology sectors. Companies specialising in oceanographic equipment, surveying tools, and similar goods would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this area. Firms with expertise in innovative underwater technology could leverage this contract as a benchmark for expanding their offerings and enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

Purchase of 4 Slocum Underwater Sea Gliders and spares in order to modernise existing oceanographic capabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24101fd-534d-44aa-bf12-ecf58f8468be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £738,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £738,660 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEDYNE WEBB RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24101fd-534d-44aa-bf12-ecf58f8468be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24101fd-534d-44aa-bf12-ecf58f8468be
  13th May 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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