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title: "Maintenance & Support of Acoustic & Dynamic Positioning System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7cc1c8db-7c80-4c20-9452-6a94331d978c"
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published: "2017-07-10"
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# Maintenance & Support of Acoustic & Dynamic Positioning System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cc1c8db-7c80-4c20-9452-6a94331d978c

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking maintenance and support for the acoustic and dynamic positioning systems used on their vessels, specifically for work in the North Sea. The tender, identified as SSAPR17174, belongs to the "Repair and maintenance services of ships" category and was active until the end date of the tender period on 4th July 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £49,777, is set to run from 5th July 2017 to 4th July 2018. The tender was initiated through a direct award method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine support and maintenance services, particularly those that specialise in acoustic and dynamic positioning systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the nature of the services required, which likely necessitate specialised knowledge and expertise. Companies capable of providing timely software updates and effective maintenance solutions could find themselves in a favourable position to secure similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

The acoustic and dynamic positioning systems on both ships are required for very accurate stationary position keeping. This is used in conjunction with the thrusters systems on board. The maintenance and support ensures the systems are both well maintained and the software is kept up to date.. The Ernest Shackleton has extra requirement as it does North Sea charter work with rigs and an accurate system is a pre requisite for this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b935ceec-cf90-47d0-9531-00d09c8d2492 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2017 - 4 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,777 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,777 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | KONGSBERG MARITIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2017 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b935ceec-cf90-47d0-9531-00d09c8d2492

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b935ceec-cf90-47d0-9531-00d09c8d2492
  10th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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