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title: "RE18474 - Rato-R"
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# RE18474 - Rato-R

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62873c81-f9be-433f-9226-c2e3daa9e292

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, sought tenders for the "RE18474 - Rato-R" project, primarily focused on the marine propulsion industry. The contract involves the purchase of a Rato-R coupling system for the RRS Ernest Shackleton, with a value of £33,973. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for outboard motors, was completed with a single tender action below threshold. Notable dates include the end of the tender period on 7th November 2018 and the award date on 3rd December 2018, with the contract period spanning from 4th December 2018 to 25th November 2019. The delivery addresses include locations in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of marine equipment, particularly those with expertise in coupling systems. The process was open to SMEs, making it an appealing prospect for smaller manufacturers or specialised firms aiming to expand their market share in the marine propulsion sector. Competitors in this space should be prepared to demonstrate their capability in providing high-quality goods that meet the specified requirements of this contract.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of a Rato-R coupling System. NERC is seeking Rato-R coupling system for use within the propulsion system of RRS Ernest Shackleton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2bea71-c9f4-44f0-b7b2-488d7fc708a3 |
| 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 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2018 - 25 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,973 |
| 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 | VULKAN INDUSTRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 42111100 - Outboard motors for marine propulsion
- 44167100 - Couplings

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2018 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2bea71-c9f4-44f0-b7b2-488d7fc708a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2bea71-c9f4-44f0-b7b2-488d7fc708a3
  4th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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