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title: "UK SBS PR17064 Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler for Autosub Long Range Oceanids"
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# UK SBS PR17064 Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler for Autosub Long Range Oceanids

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89052220-413e-4563-b5a0-a9bacb054858

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchasing organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking providers for the "UK SBS PR17064 Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler for Autosub Long Range Oceanids". This opportunity falls under the category of Doppler equipment and is located in Southampton, England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with key dates including a tender closing on 30th June 2017 and a contract duration from 28th July 2017 to 27th July 2018. The procurement method is open, allowing all interested parties to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying advanced maritime technology, particularly those with expertise in Doppler equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, offering innovative solutions that meet the technical requirements outlined in the tender. Engaging with the e-sourcing portal could lead to fruitful contracts within the public sector, especially for companies capable of delivering high-performance products in this niche industry.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 30/06/2017 AT 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER To express your interest in this opportunity please email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Supplier eSourcing Registration" Quantity up to 8 to be called off throughout the Contract period as required of combined Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) with current profiling (also known as an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) are required for the Autosub Long Range AUV programme. In this document, these will be referred to as the ADCPs. The tenderer is asked to quote for price each and provide delivery charges. Product Information: Current Profiling provided (ADCP mode) - required for both science data and for AUV navigation relative to water frame of reference. Communications interface which must be supported RS232, 19200 baud - compatibility with existing AUV system hardware and software. Unit Depth Rating is 6000m minimum - interchangeability between the AUV fleet. Power Supply Voltage Range supported includes range 24 volts to 48 volts - compatibility with existing AUV system hardware Weight in water is less than 20kg - affecting overall buoyancy and energy contingency. RDI PD0 output format supported - compatibility with existing AUV software. Materials suitable for long term (1 year) submersion in sea water (e.g. Titanium or plastics) - long term AUV deployments. Bottom tracked (or from ice ahead) dead reckoned navigation is critical for successful missions. The AUV will be required to operate in a variety of water depths and AUV depths. Greater bottom track ADCP range gives greater operational flexibility. Compatibility with existing software. Without this the levelling software will need developing and testing. For system speed of sound correction (given fixed salinity information). If included, this reduces software and system development effort. Lower peak power simplifies the design of the AUV power supply system. Less weight means more payload or batteries can be carried Additional information: PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 30/06/2017 AT 14:00 HOURS. As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link "Supplier eSourcing Registration". Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947990e6-cc5b-48c6-99b0-7e5a3156db28 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2017 - 30 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,995 |
| 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 1ET |
| 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 | NORTEK INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33112320 - Doppler equipment

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2018 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947990e6-cc5b-48c6-99b0-7e5a3156db28
- 14 Jun 2017 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6372756-66b7-46b8-94c5-3b2a85187dea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947990e6-cc5b-48c6-99b0-7e5a3156db28
  4th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6372756-66b7-46b8-94c5-3b2a85187dea
  14th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a13deea-6923-49a9-adef-b909ab5fb2c1
  PR17064 Invitation to Quote

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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