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title: "Towed Flight Recorder Underwater Locator Beacon System"
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# Towed Flight Recorder Underwater Locator Beacon System

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d7efd6c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) is conducting an open procurement process for the Towed Flight Recorder Underwater Locator Beacon System, which falls under the services category, specifically sonars and airport safety and signalling equipment. The tender period concluded on 9th July 2015, with the contract period running from 17th July 2015 to 17th July 2016. The systems are intended to assist the Air Accidents Investigations Branch in underwater searches following aircraft incidents. The contract value is set at £200,000 and the delivery address is located in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in underwater detection systems, sonar technologies, and related safety equipment to enhance their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process, as the DfT is actively seeking innovative solutions that could improve operational efficiency and safety in the aviation sector. Companies focused on developing advanced research and technology solutions in these areas would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of two towed flight recorder underwater locator beacon detection systems, consisting of an Acquisition and Recording system and a Signal Processing system. The systems will be used to assist the Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB) in the underwater searching and localisation of aircraft flight recorders following a crash in water. Please see the following OJEU Link: http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:180092-2015:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4effc79-40ec-468d-aba8-fd97a5c216b8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2015 - 17 Jul 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | HASTINGS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN37 7GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Ashdown |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 34997000 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for airports
- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4effc79-40ec-468d-aba8-fd97a5c216b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4effc79-40ec-468d-aba8-fd97a5c216b8
  26th May 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:180092-2015:TEXT:EN:HTML
  OJEU Notice

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