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title: "UKRI RE18577 Seaglider"
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# UKRI RE18577 Seaglider

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbe90f58-7ead-4b41-953e-64025d23911f

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## Summary

The public procurement contract, titled "UKRI RE18577 Seaglider," was awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the supply of unmanned underwater vehicles. This procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted via a direct procurement method, classified as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Kongsberg Underwater Technology Inc on 13 January 2019, with an estimated value of £145,360.15. The goods are scheduled for delivery to the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, with the contract period spanning from 15 January to 30 September 2019.

This opportunity presents significant potential for companies involved in the manufacture or supply of underwater vehicles and related technologies. Businesses specialising in high-tech marine equipment or unmanned systems, particularly small and medium enterprises, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with UK Shared Business Services Limited can open pathways for growth, especially as the demand for innovative marine tools continues to evolve.

## Notice

This notice is for the award of a Seaglider. A single source action was undertaken for this requirement. The contract was awarded to Kongsberg Underwater Technology and the good will be delivered to the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad49c33-2b3a-455c-9499-e110ba75442f |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,360 |
| 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 | KONGSBERG UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2019 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad49c33-2b3a-455c-9499-e110ba75442f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad49c33-2b3a-455c-9499-e110ba75442f
  1st April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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