Tender

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

GRIMSBY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER & HIGHER EDUCATION

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Tender

12 Mar 2021 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education is conducting a tender for the supply and installation of a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) simulation suite, located at MODAL Training Ltd. in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, UK. This procurement, classified under education and training services, is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline for proposals set for 12pm on 26th March 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £80,000, and the procurement will involve a direct method with a single tender action, as it is below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology, particularly those experienced in supplying maritime training equipment. Companies capable of providing AMERC-approved systems and ongoing servicing and support would be particularly well-suited to compete. With an anticipated first delivery of a GOC course in July 2021, businesses can leverage this contract to establish long-term relationships within the maritime education sector, thereby supporting their growth and expansion into new markets.

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Notice Title

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

Notice Description

The invitation to tender is for the supply and installation of a GMDSS simulation suite at the premises of MODAL Training Ltd., Immingam, NE Lincolnshire, UK. The equipment will thereafter be serviced to ensure operational readiness for the delivery of courses for a period of at least three years. Your proposal will detail how you intend to ensure servicing, software upgrades and support. The equipment supplied will be an AMERC approved networked GMDSS simulation system for 12 students complying with the specification detailed in Section 4.1 (Option B) of the current AMERC (The Association of Marine Electronic and Radio Colleges) Handbook. The equipment supplied is required to be approved by AMERC for the delivery of GMDSS GOC, ROC and LRC courses, with an anticipated first delivery of a GOC course in July 2021. It is required that the tenderer will postpone final invoicing of at least 50% of the equipment and software installation price until the equipment and software supplied has been approved by AMERC for GOC course delivery. The tender will include separate pricing for a) the equipment and software installation and b) service elements. Tenderer to provide a description of the equipment to be provided. This should state whether or not the system requires its own server and dedicated display equipment or, as an option, whether the system software is capable of being operated from existing ICT equipment at Humber Maritime College using its own servers and laptops / displays. All interested parties should submit their proposals by email to purchasing@tecpartnership.ac.uk no later than 12pm on 26.03.2021

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b3069a3-60f7-4b99-889e-ab7fa82e5b8f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 May 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GRIMSBY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER & HIGHER EDUCATION
Contact Name
Julie Jenkins
Contact Email
purchasing@grimsby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01472 311248 ext 248

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN34 5BQ
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

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