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title: "Provision of Differential GPS (dGPS) for Royal Navy Survey Vessels"
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# Provision of Differential GPS (dGPS) for Royal Navy Survey Vessels

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb65f642-07f6-445d-b887-40b88e35314b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Differential GPS (dGPS) for Royal Navy Survey Vessels," classified under the Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent) industry category. This selective tender, awarded to Oceaneering International Services Limited, involves a contract value of £498,750 and covers the supply of differential GPS equipment, subscription services, support, training, and spare parts. The contract period runs from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2022, with the tender period concluding on 12th December 2016.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in advanced navigation and positioning systems, particularly those that can provide related training and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Ministry of Defence is keen to engage with such businesses in their procurement processes. Companies that are well-versed in technology and equipment supply, as well as those having strong after-sales support capabilities, would be particularly suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

The requirement is for a support contract for the procurement of differential Global Positioning Systems Equipment, purchase of subscription service signals, 24 hour support, training and equipment spares.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e0b180-c865-45d1-bcb1-abc71b8a451f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £498,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £498,750 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2017 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e0b180-c865-45d1-bcb1-abc71b8a451f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e0b180-c865-45d1-bcb1-abc71b8a451f
  22nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24bc4d29-e67c-49e0-bf3c-5ef30c23a854
  20170310-CSS0116_SCT3_Redacted_Issue

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