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Underwater Lifting Platform for Towing Tank - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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06 Mar 2018 at 12:09

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06 Mar 2018 at 12:09

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26 Feb 2018 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is finalising its procurement for an underwater lifting platform destined for its new towing tank located at the Boldrewood Innovation Campus in Hampshire, United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £39,468 and classified under 'Lifting and handling equipment', is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 15 December 2017. The contract is set to commence on 14 February 2018 and will last until 13 February 2019.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the engineering and maritime sectors, particularly those specialising in marine testing equipment and underwater technology. Companies with expertise in designing and manufacturing lifting platforms or those involved in the offshore and renewable energy markets may find this a fitting opportunity to showcase their capabilities. The competitive nature of this procurement encourages businesses to engage with innovative solutions to meet the specified requirements.

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Notice Title

Underwater Lifting Platform for Towing Tank - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Southampton is currently finalising the fitup of a new towing tank in the Boldrewood Innovation Campus. This facility will be used to perform hydrodynamics experiments on ships, autonomous vehicles and various floating devices. In order to expand the capacities to this towing tank to the offshore and renewable energy markets, the University wished to acquire an underwater lifting platform for the tank. This platform will have dimensions of approximately 6 m x 2 m and will be permanently mounted to the bottom of the tank at 3.5 m depth. Floating models will be attached to this platform's floor and be tested in various waves conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f99a842-424b-4ca3-ad74-086fc3bbb84c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a568e7f-2662-4bbb-b42f-136e441ac21f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

34951000 - Access platforms

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,468 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,468 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2018 - 13 Feb 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
HAMPSHIRE
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKFISH ENGINEERING DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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