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title: "UK SBS RE18228 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle"
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# UK SBS RE18228 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91b54244-684f-46e6-8da5-4237286b5bd5

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has successfully completed a direct procurement process for the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle under tender ID RE18228. This process, classified under the goods category involving unmanned underwater vehicles, centralised on the utilisation of ecoSUBu platforms for operations off the coast of Svalbard, with the tender period concluding on 4th June 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £46,000, became effective as of 5th June 2018 and will extend until 4th June 2019. The buying organisation is based in Swindon, England.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for companies specialising in marine technology, particularly those focusing on unmanned vehicle systems. With the need for low-cost, lightweight operational solutions, businesses offering innovative underwater vehicle technologies or related services could find a suitable market. Furthermore, companies with experience in eco-friendly or advanced communication systems may also thrive in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

The use of ecoSUBu platforms has been requested as a requirement as part of MASSMO 5 to be conducted off the coast of Svalbard in June 2018. * Over the horizon operation (Iridium Communications) * Low Cost< PS10k per unit * Low weight * Ability to vertically profile

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012d86c2-a581-446d-87de-c18998f18607 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2018 - 4 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | PLANET OCEAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2018 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012d86c2-a581-446d-87de-c18998f18607

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012d86c2-a581-446d-87de-c18998f18607
  5th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

## Provenance

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