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title: "Porpoise 84D - 750m Integrated M24-400 Hydrophone"
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# Porpoise 84D - 750m Integrated M24-400 Hydrophone

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77ebee3c-7d0c-4bca-80c0-c22b5966d4da

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## Summary

The contracting authority, UK Shared Business Services Limited, has concluded the procurement process for the "Porpoise 84D - 750m Integrated M24-400 Hydrophone" under a competitive quote exercise. This award notice was published on 3rd February 2025 following the completion of the tender process and contract award. The procurement falls within the "hydrographic instruments" category and is intended for delivery within the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 17th January 2025, and the contract is scheduled to run from 31st January 2025 to 15th March 2025. The value of the awarded contract is £14,010 GBP, and the procurement utilised a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold level.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in hydrographic instruments to engage in a government contract that could spur growth and open more avenues for future engagements with public sector clients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, as highlighted by the procurement's suitability criteria, which expressly mentions the inclusion of SMEs. The contract, awarded to RS Aqua Ltd, underscores the potential for niche businesses to secure competitive contracts through well-executed quotations and demonstrates the UK government's support for smaller enterprises in specialised fields.

## Notice

****This is a contract award notice, not a call for competition**** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f03d84a-47a7-40fa-af81-750f75342a8b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 15 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,010 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,010 |
| 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 | RS AQUA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f03d84a-47a7-40fa-af81-750f75342a8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f03d84a-47a7-40fa-af81-750f75342a8b
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c79751c3-88a6-4490-9b06-f37adae418f6

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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