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title: "RE18501 - Syntactic Buoyancy Spheres"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8677134f-5380-4f61-a6a6-f6bab40e134c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2018-12-13"
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# RE18501 - Syntactic Buoyancy Spheres

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8677134f-5380-4f61-a6a6-f6bab40e134c

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the acquisition of two Sentinel Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers and two Syntactic Buoyancy Spheres by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. Classified under the category of Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances, this procurement was initiated as a single tender action, concluding on 6th December 2018. The awarded contract commenced on 7th December 2018 and will continue until 6th December 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in goods related to hydrographic and oceanographic instruments, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specific requirements of the tender. Companies with capabilities in supply and support of such specialised equipment are well-suited to compete for future similar contracts, which can lead to growth within the marine and environmental sectors.

## Notice

The purchase of two Sentinel Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers and two Syntactic Buoyancy Spheres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd1a331-784c-4a5e-b149-3aab711ffe0f |
| 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 | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2018 - 6 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SADARET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2018 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd1a331-784c-4a5e-b149-3aab711ffe0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd1a331-784c-4a5e-b149-3aab711ffe0f
  13th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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