Tender

Subsurface Communications and Navigation Network

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Tender

15 Dec 2022 at 14:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has initiated a tender for the project titled "Subsurface Communications and Navigation Network". This procurement opportunity falls under the services category and aims to install, operate, and manage an underwater acoustic communications and navigation network in Plymouth, UK. The contract period is scheduled to start on February 27, 2023, and end on September 30, 2023. The deadline for the tender period is January 20, 2023.

Businesses in sectors such as offshore energy, aquaculture, defence, and advanced engineering are well-suited to compete for this tender. Winning this contract provides an opportunity to play a crucial role in creating the first multi-domain connected offshore environment in the UK, offering businesses and researchers a unique testing ground to develop and commercialize new products and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procedure procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subsurface Communications and Navigation Network

Notice Description

Located in the city of Plymouth and the waters in and around Plymouth Sound, the Smart Sound Connect Subsurface (SSCS) project will build on existing Smart Sound Plymouth infrastructure that underpins the National Centre for Coastal Autonomy, to further enhance the UK's position as a leader in the development and application of marine and maritime technologies, knowledge and skills. This procurement seeks to award a contract to partner with the University of Plymouth to install, operate and manage an underwater acoustic communications and navigation network that will link to existing surface assets to create the first truly multi-domain connected offshore environment in the UK. Successful fulfilment of this contract will create a unique proving ground for businesses and researchers to test, trial, prototype and commercialise new products and services; accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced marine and maritime technologies across multiple sectors including: offshore energy, aquaculture, defence, and advanced engineering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78138145-f429-46fd-904d-a275c37cb347
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7114d5b-0130-436f-bb2d-750df204030b
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63724000 - Navigation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
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
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

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