Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0a-8f30-7243-b9bf-314ded5c1617/uk-sbs-pr17158-nerc-obstacle-avoidance-sonar closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UK SBS PR17158 NERC Obstacle Avoidance Sonar [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £70,000 Published 19 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 8 Jan 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply direct to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control. THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 8th JANUARY 2018 @ 14:00. This tender is to procure two obstacle avoidance sonar (OAS) systems (1 primary and 1 spare) for use primarily on our new high power AUV system Autosub2KUI. Further details of the existing Autosub6000 and Autosub3 AUVs can be found at [noc.ac.uk](http://noc.ac.uk/facilities/marine-autonomous-robotic-systems/autosubs). The OAS is intended to provide the vehicle with sufficient situational awareness to enable the AUV to conduct low altitude benthic camera surveys, operation in canyons or operate under ice. Additional information: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Services e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the portal this can be done online at [gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) by following the 'Supplier e-Sourcing Registration'. Please note that to register Bidders must have a valid DUNS number for the organisation which you are registering. 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Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: [ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender). Read full description ## CPV classification Marine equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2192cd0c-8d29-4cc4-82d5-24db4b9022a4) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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