Tender

Supply and Installation of Aquarium Equipment

MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM(THE)

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Tender

28 Oct 2020 at 15:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Marine Biological Association (MBA) in Plymouth, UK is currently conducting an open tender for the supply and installation of aquarium equipment. This procurement process, which is categorised under electrical machinery and associated apparatus, includes six distinct lots such as aquarium tanks, computer controllers, lighting solutions, and plumbing equipment. The tender is scheduled to close on 15 November 2020, with a minimum budget of £65,000 and a total value of £70,873. The contract is set to commence on 20 November 2020 and proceed until 31 January 2021.

This tender presents an ideal opportunity for businesses in the aquatic supply industry, particularly those that specialise in aquatic systems, electrical installations, or marine services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with a demonstrable track record in supplying large-scale aquarium solutions over the past five years. Bidders should be registered businesses within the EU and must ensure compliance with EU safety regulations, alongside providing warranties for their goods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Aquarium Equipment

Notice Description

The Marine Biological Association (MBA) based in Plymouth, UK wishes to advertise an opportunity to supply and install aquarium equipment in separate lots for 12 single unit aquaria. We are looking for suppliers to provide some or all of the equipment listed below: Lot 1: Rectangular Aquaria Tanks of approximately 1000L volume capacity, insulated or non-insulated. Lot 2: Aquarium computer controllers (monitor and modify water quality by use of probes and operating float switches, valves and other equipment) with pH, redox, conductivity, salinity and temperature probes - expandable to include oxygen probes. Including any required powerbars. Lot 3: Water quality/control equipment (general aquarium equipment) including biofilters, UV filters, pumps, protein skimmers, heaters and chillers. Lot 4: Lighting. A) Supplying Custom made LED light panels capable of producing 100 PAR at 60cm depth and b) installation of the lighting into the aquarium system Lot 5: Tank plumbing and operating equipment - solenoid valves, pipework, cabeling, FPS sheeting, waterproof cabinets Lot 6: Installation service of aquaria equipment from Lot 1-5 at MBA in Plymouth We have (EUR 75341) funds for the purchase and installation of the equipment (Lot 1-6 inclusive). Suppliers can bid for as many lots as they wish. Suppliers need to be registered business in the EU, with comprehensive business insurance and a proven track record of supplying commercial or large-scale aquaria for the past 5 years. All equipment needs to comply with EU safety regulations with a minimum 2 years warranty on equipment. All bidders should explain how their quote meets the requirements and criteria for the lot for which they applied. Additional information: The technical specification and evaluation criteria is also available on the MBA website at www.mba.ac.uk/news

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-023b6714-7743-4be8-b29a-3cf8f79a0c64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5e712e1-6a56-4b13-ae57-b0feb59e710c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

39298800 - Aquariums

39370000 - Water installations

45317100 - Electrical installation work of pumping equipment

45332200 - Water plumbing work

98361000 - Aquatic marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,873 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 2PB
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice URLs

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