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title: "UKRI RE19187 - 100 Surface Drifters"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9172ba66-6ce4-4a8d-8510-80da1e08bb07"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2019-10-09"
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# UKRI RE19187 - 100 Surface Drifters

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9172ba66-6ce4-4a8d-8510-80da1e08bb07

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, awarding a contract for the supply of 100 Surface Drifters under the title "UKRI RE19187 - 100 Surface Drifters." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically classified as surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments and appliances. The contract has been formally awarded following a direct procurement method via a single tender action due to its value of £164,568.86. The tender process concluded on 12th September 2019, with the contract period commencing on 15th September 2019 and extending until 15th September 2020. The procurement is located in the South East of England, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the supply of scientific and oceanographic instruments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders, as the procurement favours their participation. Companies that possess expertise in manufacturing or supplying goods in this niche market may find valuable avenues for business growth, contributing towards research and environmental monitoring efforts for organisations like the University of California, San Diego, which has been awarded the supply contract.

## Notice

This notice is for the award of 100 Surface Drifters. The supply contract has been put in place for UKRI - NOC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f1e0e2-04f8-4474-9e3e-a536aec2e3e9 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2019 - 15 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,568 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,568 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2019 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f1e0e2-04f8-4474-9e3e-a536aec2e3e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f1e0e2-04f8-4474-9e3e-a536aec2e3e9
  9th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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