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title: "GSS24873 - Float profiler with under-ice capability"
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# GSS24873 - Float profiler with under-ice capability

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c97f7b0f-3e4c-4163-b1f0-afca7782189b

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the supply of a Float profiler with under-ice capability, classified under underwater exploration services. This competitive quotation process, below the threshold, has resulted in a contract with NKE Instrumentation. The project, starting from 20th November 2024 and ending on 28th February 2025, is situated in the United Kingdom and valued at £35,915.04. This award was published on 21st November 2024, and the procurement followed a limited method, specifically aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the underwater exploration industry, particularly those specialising in advanced marine instrumentation. SMEs with the capability to develop and supply sophisticated under-ice exploration technology would find this contract a strong fit. The targeted procurement method ensures fair competition among smaller companies, fostering innovation and business growth in specialised marine research services. UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, acted as the main buyer, highlighting their ongoing commitment to supporting SMEs in technical and scientific procurement projects.

## Notice

** This is not a call for competition** This requirement was awarded following a competitive quotation process. The requirement is for the supply of Float profiler with under-ice capability for UK Research and Innovation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6e5136d-8f6d-4bf3-bc20-6ab99d13756e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,915 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,915 |
| 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 | NKE INSTRUMENTATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351924 - Underwater exploration services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6e5136d-8f6d-4bf3-bc20-6ab99d13756e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6e5136d-8f6d-4bf3-bc20-6ab99d13756e
  21st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04c067ef-ef82-43fc-b77e-91fcc9c81ec0

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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