Planning

Soft Market Testing Exercise in Relation to the Provision of a Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Mar 2019 at 12:01

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Apr 2018 at 12:09

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Apr 2018 at 11:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is currently conducting a soft market testing exercise to inform its procurement strategy for the provision of a Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel (BLWT). This process is classified under the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry and is located in the South East of England. The initiative is at the planning stage, with a critical engagement deadline set for 10th May 2018 at 12:00 noon. Interested parties must submit completed Soft Market Testing Questionnaires electronically through the In-Tend platform, which is the designated tool for this exercise.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in laboratory and experimental equipment manufacturing, especially those that specialise in aerospace or fluid dynamics technologies. With the University actively seeking diverse options and encouraging feedback on its procurement approach, both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and volunteer community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to participate and benefit from future contracts related to this innovative project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing Exercise in Relation to the Provision of a Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel

Notice Description

The University of Southampton is currently exploring a range of options in relation to its requirement for a new Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel (BLWT) to inform its procurement strategy and scope specification requirements. The tunnel will provide a flexible test platform for boundary layer physics research work and will be located at the University's new Boldrewood Campus. The University is keen to explore all options that may be available in the marketplace and interested parties are invited to complete and return a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. The University would encourage organisations to provide feedback on the proposed procurement approach. The University's current high-level requirements for the BLWT are detailed within the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this soft market testing exercise and to communicate with participating organisations. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend. Participating organisations are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of Soft market testing questionnaires will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of In-Tend is the responsibility of the participating organisation. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the soft market testing documentation. Once you have logged in: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your company against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express interest'. Further instructions for the submission of soft market testing questionnaires are below. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log In 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Soft Market Testing') 6. Click on the 'Attach documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the "My tender return" panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red "Submit return" button. Please note that, to preserve the integrity of the soft market testing exercise, all queries must made be via the correspondence function within In-Tend. The deadline for the return of completed Soft market testing questionnaires is 10th May 2018 (12.00 noon). Please Note: This early engagement notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market engagement and does not constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement in the future. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the soft market testing exercise and a response to this notice does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this exercise or any future procurement. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned in this notice and the University will not accept any proposals offered in response to this notice. The University of Southampton is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to this early engagement notice and/or providing a soft market testing exercise response. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0462a34a-4c0d-4acc-9920-c40056b61a11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deccde21-ce38-4f9a-880d-4867d05dda26
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 May 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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