Tender

Towed Flight Recorder Underwater Locator Beacon System

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is conducting an open procurement process for the Towed Flight Recorder Underwater Locator Beacon System, which falls under the services category, specifically sonars and airport safety and signalling equipment. The tender period concluded on 9th July 2015, with the contract period running from 17th July 2015 to 17th July 2016. The systems are intended to assist the Air Accidents Investigations Branch in underwater searches following aircraft incidents. The contract value is set at £200,000 and the delivery address is located in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in underwater detection systems, sonar technologies, and related safety equipment to enhance their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process, as the DfT is actively seeking innovative solutions that could improve operational efficiency and safety in the aviation sector. Companies focused on developing advanced research and technology solutions in these areas would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Towed Flight Recorder Underwater Locator Beacon System

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of two towed flight recorder underwater locator beacon detection systems, consisting of an Acquisition and Recording system and a Signal Processing system. The systems will be used to assist the Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB) in the underwater searching and localisation of aircraft flight recorders following a crash in water. Please see the following OJEU Link: http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:180092-2015:TEXT:EN:HTML

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d7efd6c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4effc79-40ec-468d-aba8-fd97a5c216b8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

34997000 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for airports

38113000 - Sonars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2015 - 17 Jul 2016 1-2 years
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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN37 7GA
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Ashdown
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Further Information

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