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title: "UK SBS PR18134 Obstacle Avoidance Sonar"
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# UK SBS PR18134 Obstacle Avoidance Sonar

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2cf6646-9618-4341-9bbd-90e57e871bf2

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "UK SBS PR18134 Obstacle Avoidance Sonar," was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited to acquire two obstacle avoidance sonar systems primarily for their high power AUV system, Autosub2KUI. This procurement is categorised under marine equipment, specifically sonars, and took place in Swindon, England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, culminating in an award on 19 September 2018, with a contract duration from 20 September 2018 to 27 December 2018. The contract value was set at £83,000, with the tender period closing on 19 September 2018.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in marine technologies or underwater equipment manufacturing, to expand their market reach. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement highlights a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies specialising in sonar technology, robotic systems, or related marine equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar projects in the future, leveraging innovative solutions to meet the operational needs outlined in the contract.

## Notice

Two obstacle avoidance sonar (OAS) systems (1 primary and 1 spare) for use primarily on our new high power AUV system Autosub2KUI. Further details of the existing Autosub6000 and Autosub3 AUVs can be found at http://noc.ac.uk/facilities/marine-autonomous-robotic-systems/autosubs. The OAS is intended to provide the vehicle with sufficient situational awareness to enable the AUV to conduct low altitude benthic camera surveys, operation in canyons or operate under ice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c3148f-6050-4445-a37d-ca12d480658c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2018 - 27 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,000 |
| 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 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 | NORBIT SUBSEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2018 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c3148f-6050-4445-a37d-ca12d480658c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c3148f-6050-4445-a37d-ca12d480658c
  25th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://noc.ac.uk/facilities/marine-autonomous-robotic-systems/autosubs

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