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title: "UK SBS RE18171 Pressure Hulls"
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# UK SBS RE18171 Pressure Hulls

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a86eb175-02e6-4257-b1e3-34b64e640f50

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, concerns the supply of pressure hulls for the BRIDGES project, aimed at enhancing oceanographic research capabilities. Classified under the CPV description of "Unmanned underwater vehicles", the tender was published on 24th April 2018 and marks the contract as complete, with a procurement method identified as a direct single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 19th April 2018, while the contract commenced on 23rd April 2018 and is set to run until 26th March 2019, with the delivery address in Swindon, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing of high-technology equipment, particularly those specialising in unmanned underwater vehicles or related fields. Companies capable of meeting the technical specifications and delivery timelines will find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence in oceanographic projects, environmental assessments, and seabed exploration efforts, enhancing growth potential within the marine technology sector.

## Notice

NERC has a requirement for the supply of pressure hulls for the BRIDGES (Bringing together Industry for the Development of Glider Environment) project. By purchasing the Pressure Hulls the Customer (NERC) will be able to carry out the work required to complete the BRIDGES project. These gliders, expected to be available to the market by 2020, will have new and enhanced sensing capabilities as well as providing unique and exciting opportunities for the monitoring of oceanographic features in the deep sea. Gliders have a wide range of use for both oceanographic research and industry data collection. The capability of these new gliders to reach at least 75% of the ocean will open up new possibilities for science and industry. These include monitoring submarine biodiversity and conducting environmental impact assessments for potential seabed mining and exploration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8674be8c-897d-4cd2-bbd2-8616b14244ff |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2018 - 26 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,854 |
| 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 | BEL ENGINEERING (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2018 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8674be8c-897d-4cd2-bbd2-8616b14244ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8674be8c-897d-4cd2-bbd2-8616b14244ff
  24th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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