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title: "RE18525 - Modular Acoustic Veleocity Sensor"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8940e14-23bc-4e68-b149-b47fff5c556e"
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# RE18525 - Modular Acoustic Veleocity Sensor

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8940e14-23bc-4e68-b149-b47fff5c556e

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the contract titled "RE18525 - Modular Acoustic Velocity Sensor," aimed at the acoustic devices industry. The procurement was initiated with a direct method involving a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 11th December 2018, and the contract period spans from 12th December 2018 to 11th December 2019. The successful supplier is NOBSKA Development Corporation, which provides the necessary equipment to measure turbulence in unique ocean conditions beneath ice shelves, with delivery options covering the United Kingdom and various territories.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of acoustic devices and sensors, particularly those that can meet specific technical requirements set forth by NERC in collaboration with NOBSKA. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be particularly suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those with expertise in manufacturing or providing specialized scientific equipment tailored for environmental and research purposes. This is a chance to expand their market reach while contributing to cutting-edge oceanic research initiatives.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of the Modular Acoustic Velocity Sensor. NERC has worked with NOBSKA for the last 5 years to fit the equipment to their specific needs to measuring turbulence in the unique ocean environment found beneath ice shelves.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c2ccd4-91a2-472b-ae75-685140c82d2d |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2018 - 11 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,045 |
| 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 | NOBSKA DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 32342400 - Acoustic devices
- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2018 at 17:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c2ccd4-91a2-472b-ae75-685140c82d2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c2ccd4-91a2-472b-ae75-685140c82d2d
  18th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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