--- title: "Procurement of a replacement USBL system for marine operations." ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-125367" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-125367" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-125367.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-125367.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINESTO UK LTD" published: "2025-12-15" --- # Procurement of a replacement USBL system for marine operations. Buyer: MINESTO UK LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-125367 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-125367) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-125367.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Minesto UK Ltd focuses on acquiring a replacement USBL system for marine operations. The buyer, Minesto, located in Holyhead, aims to enhance its offshore operations, specifically in marine energy by installing infrastructure on the seabed. This procurement process falls under the procurement category of goods using an open procedure, targeting the marine energy industry. The awarded contract, valued at £45,930, has been signed with applied acoustics engineering Ltd on 15th November 2022, marking the completion of the tender phase. The stages have progressed from planning to tendering and award, reflecting a comprehensive approach to fulfilling the marine energy requirements. The procurement activities unfolded primarily in the UKL11 region. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the marine energy sector, particularly for SMEs with expertise in underwater systems and acoustic technology. Businesses equipped to deal with high-current environments at sea could find viable opportunities to expand their services internationally, as electronic submissions and open procedures are encouraged. Organisations experienced in supplying beacon systems or those capable of bidding in competitive open tenders can leverage this opportunity to develop partnerships with leading marine energy companies like Minesto. The procurement's focus on quality and cost criteria indicates a balanced assessment, inviting competitive bids from qualified marine technology suppliers looking to showcase their innovative solutions. ## 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 | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125367 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Nov 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | Lots value | £65,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £45,930 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINESTO UK LTD | | Locality | HOLYHEAD | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL65 1UN | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125367 - 6 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125367 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=OCT414285&idx=4 10th October 2022 - contractor tender application form - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=OCT414285&idx=1 10th October 2022 - technical Specification - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=OCT414285&idx=2 10th October 2022 - General Terms and Conditions - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=OCT414285&idx=3 10th October 2022 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT414285 Procurement of a replacement USBL system for marine operations. - 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. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC571314 Procurement of a replacement USBL system for marine operations. - 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. ## Notice URLs - http://minesto.com/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-125367 - https://www.appliedacoustics.com/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-125367. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-125367.json.