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title: "UHDAS Installation on RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery"
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# UHDAS Installation on RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94fedf38-a37c-4db0-b55d-57aad1a77806

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited seeking a contractor for the installation and maintenance of UHDAS software on the RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery. This contract, valued at £35,101, was awarded under a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract period runs from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020, and it falls under the software package and information systems category. Notably, the tender was marked complete as of 30 June 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in software development and information systems, particularly those with capabilities in UHDAS applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from this contract, especially if they possess expertise in similar installations and maintenance services. Businesses that excel in delivering tailored software solutions, particularly to academic or research institutions, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

This requirement is for the installation and maintenance of the UHDAS software on RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery. This contract has been awarded under single source action against regulation PCR 2015, 32, b(ii) - competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f695574-b350-4a8c-af3d-7b2940e595f2 |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,101 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,101 |
| 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 | THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2019 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f695574-b350-4a8c-af3d-7b2940e595f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f695574-b350-4a8c-af3d-7b2940e595f2
  17th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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