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title: "Light Weight Multibeam Echosounder"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2023-09-07"
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# Light Weight Multibeam Echosounder

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ec9933a-aca9-42b8-bf16-58b4e49609be

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract for the purchase of a lightweight portable multibeam Echosounder. The procurement process was completed through a single tender action. The tender period ended on September 17, 2023, with a contract period starting on September 18, 2023, and ending on September 18, 2028. The contracting authority, University of Plymouth, located in Plymouth, South West England, selected Norbit Subsea As as the supplier for this contract in the goods category.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the sonars industry to grow their business by supplying the required lightweight portable multibeam Echosounder. Businesses with expertise in providing specialized goods to educational institutions, such as the University of Plymouth, and those interested in long-term contracts should consider participating. The direct procurement method used makes it suitable for businesses looking for quick and efficient contracting opportunities below designated thresholds.

## Notice

Purchase of a lightweight portable multibeam Echosounder

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c343e137-d1ba-4bfd-a81b-653281566dc0 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2023 - 18 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORBIT SUBSEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2023 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c343e137-d1ba-4bfd-a81b-653281566dc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c343e137-d1ba-4bfd-a81b-653281566dc0
  7th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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