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title: "CME Tonga MBES Activity"
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# CME Tonga MBES Activity

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3fb78a1-a507-4d46-80d9-cc282adf35c3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CME Tonga MBES Activity," initiated by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, focuses on the supply of surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments. This contract, valued at £292,111.15, was awarded following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 11 January 2018 to 21 March 2018, and it was completed with the award notice published on 4 April 2018. The activities will take place in the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the surveying and marine instrumentation sectors. Companies specialising in advanced hydrographic and oceanographic measurement tools would be particularly well-suited to compete. The selective nature of the procurement process may favour firms that demonstrate previous expertise and capability in delivering similar projects, offering a pathway for growth in a niche but essential market. This contract highlights potential for future engagements with government entities focused on marine and environmental considerations.

## Notice

CME Tonga MBES Activity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48b16db-4fd1-492a-aaea-000b765dc8de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2018 - 21 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £292,111 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £292,111 |
| 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 | THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IIC TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2018 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48b16db-4fd1-492a-aaea-000b765dc8de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48b16db-4fd1-492a-aaea-000b765dc8de
  4th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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