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title: "Subsurface Communications and Navigation Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038dc0"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Subsurface Communications and Navigation Network

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038dc0

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract for the "Subsurface Communications and Navigation Network" project. The project is based in Plymouth and aims to establish an underwater acoustic communications and navigation network connected to surface assets. The procurement stage was completed on 5th June 2023, and the contract is valued at GBP 750,000. The opportunity is in the services category, specifically in navigation services, and it offers potential collaboration with the University of Plymouth to advance marine and maritime technologies.

The project presents an opportunity for businesses in various sectors, including offshore energy, aquaculture, defence, and advanced engineering, to innovate and test products and services in a unique offshore environment. The University of Plymouth, as the buying organisation, seeks a partner to install, operate, and manage the communication network. The procurement method was an open procedure, with quality criteria carrying 80% weightage in the award decision. Businesses with expertise in marine technologies and underwater communications are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Located in the city of Plymouth and the waters in and around Plymouth Sound, the Smart Sound Connect Subsurface (SSCS) project will build on existing Smart Sound Plymouth infrastructure that underpins the National Centre for Coastal Autonomy, to further enhance the UK's position as a leader in the development and application of marine and maritime technologies, knowledge and skills. This procurement seeks to award a contract to partner with the University of Plymouth to install, operate and manage an underwater acoustic communications and navigation network that will link to existing surface assets to create the first truly multi-domain connected offshore environment in the UK.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Located in the city of Plymouth and the waters in and around Plymouth Sound, the Smart Sound Connect Subsurface (SSCS) project will build on existing Smart Sound Plymouth infrastructure that underpins the National Centre for Coastal Autonomy, to further enhance the UK's position as a leader in the development and application of marine and maritime technologies, knowledge and skills. This procurement seeks to award a contract to partner with the University of Plymouth to install, operate and manage an underwater acoustic communications and navigation network that will link to existing surface assets to create the first truly multi-domain connected offshore environment in the UK. Successful fulfilment of this contract will create a unique proving ground for businesses and researchers to test, trial, prototype and commercialise new products and services; accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced marine and maritime technologies across multiple sectors including: offshore energy, aquaculture, defence, and advanced engineering.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015853-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SONARDYNE INTERNATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63724000 - Navigation services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2023 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015853-2023
- 15 Dec 2022 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035503-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58245&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

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