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title: "Provision of Rigid Inflatable Boats"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2018-09-04"
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# Provision of Rigid Inflatable Boats

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6471f89-eb97-4f39-af83-9ac578f8a89b

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## Summary

The contract for the provision of three rigid inflatable boats has been awarded by the University of Southampton, with a total value of £109,341. This procurement falls under the industry category of Ships and Boats and was executed using an open procedure. The contract period commenced on 4th September 2018 and will conclude on 3rd September 2023. The procurement process reached the award stage on 6th August 2018, following the tender period that ended on 10th July 2018. The delivery of the boats will take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and each boat comes with a three-year warranty.

This opportunity to provide rigid inflatable boats presents a valuable chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the maritime and equipment supply sectors to engage with a reputable academic institution. With the contract being awarded to Azara Marine, businesses specialising in the manufacturing or supply of nautical vessels and related services would be well-suited to compete in future procurement processes. This aligns with the growing demand for high-quality marine equipment, particularly for educational and research purposes.

## Notice

Notice for the award of a contract for the provision of 3 rigid inflatable boats. Contract is for 1 boat to be built and paid for per annum with each a 3 year warranty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c32465b-050f-474f-a0ed-d2812da5f6f3 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2018 - 3 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,341 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AZARA MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2018 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c32465b-050f-474f-a0ed-d2812da5f6f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c32465b-050f-474f-a0ed-d2812da5f6f3
  4th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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