---
title: "Procurement of a replacement USBL system for marine operations."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f5dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINESTO UK LTD"
published: "2025-12-15"
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# Procurement of a replacement USBL system for marine operations.

Buyer: MINESTO UK LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f5dc

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Minesto UK Ltd as the buying organisation, seeking a replacement USBL system for marine operations within the offshore equipment industry category. The tender, categorised under goods, was completed on 15th December 2025. The procurement aimed to support infrastructure installation and kite recovery operations at sea, operating within a challenging environment of 80 metres depth and high current. Though a contract has been awarded, a related lot was cancelled. Located in Holyhead, United Kingdom, the process followed an open procurement method, prioritising various award criteria such as slant range, quality, lead time, and cost components.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in marine technology and offshore operations equipment. Companies like Applied Acoustics Engineering Ltd have successfully engaged, highlighting potential for SMEs to participate robustly. The procurement criteria stressed both qualitative aspects and cost-effectiveness, which allows well-rounded businesses with competitive pricing and innovative technology solutions to excel. The focus on maritime infrastructure, particularly within regions of the United Kingdom, presents growth possibilities for companies familiar with high-current marine environments.

## Notice

Minesto require a USBL system for offshore operations. The system is required for installing infrastructure on the seabed and for kite installation and recovery. The beacons will be placed on the launch and recovery system (LARS) frame which is lowered to the seabed by a crane. The system will operate in 80m of water depth and a high current environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Minesto require a USBL system for offshore operations. The system is required for installing infrastructure on the seabed and for kite installation and recovery. The beacons will be placed on the launch and recovery system (LARS) frame which is lowered to the seabed by a crane. The system will operate in 80m of water depth and a high current environment.

Options: any required consumables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082955-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,930 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINESTO UK LTD |
| Locality | HOLYHEAD |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL65 1DE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL31 Isle of Anglesey |
| Local authority | Isle of Anglesey |
| Electoral ward | Parc a'r Mynydd |
| Westminster constituency | Ynys Môn |
| Delivery location | TLL11 Isle of Anglesey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APPLIED ACOUSTICS ENGINERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43131100 - Offshore equipment

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082955-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://minesto.com/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:557856-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.appliedacoustics.com/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA39643

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