Tender

CEFAS20-16(1) Conductivity, Temperature and Depth Instrument.

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

17 Nov 2020 at 13:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Cefas, part of the Defra Network eTendering Portal, is inviting tenders for the procurement of two Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth Instruments (CTDs) as part of an open procedure. This procurement falls under the marine equipment category, with a total estimated value of £19,000. The tender period is set to close on 27th November 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 2nd December 2020 and end on 2nd January 2021. The delivery address for the instruments is located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, in the East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine instrumentation, environmental monitoring, or precision measuring devices. Companies that manufacture or supply robust underwater equipment capable of operating in challenging conditions would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, fostering competition and innovation in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS20-16(1) Conductivity, Temperature and Depth Instrument.

Notice Description

Requirement: 1. 2 x Conductivity, Temperature and Depth Instruments (CTD's). The instrument should be robust enough to be strapped to any number of underwater equipment including fishing trawls and seabed camera systems as well as being capable of a water profile to at least 500m depth. The units will be used in harsh environments and must be robust enough to sustain bumps and knocks. The instrument is required to self log and the data to be easily downloadable. Download of the data should be possible without removing the instrument from the trawl or camera frame via non contact, cableless data link situated inside the probe. The Temperature must have an accuracy of at least +-0.002 oC and work in a temperature range of at least 0 - 30 oC. The pressure accuracy for a 500m depth instrument should be 0.05% or 0.25 dbar, or for an instrument capable of 1000m depth 0.5 dbar accuracy is acceptable. We require Conductivity readings accurate to at least +-0.005 mS/cm. The software must be able to process the data and output calculated salinity. Devices which record data that meets the WOCE standard will be regarded in preference. The ability to connect other sensors such as optical oxygen is desirable. We require the ability to visually see that the instrument is on and logging, for instance a flashing light or similar. Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-466c3d50-0c38-459a-ac86-0964e3ddb2d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/042c9a3e-039f-4286-8a5d-b74afedf7fe3
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

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

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38344000 - Pollution-monitoring devices

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2020 - 2 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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