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PURCON2011 Supply and Installation of Aquarium for Testing and Commissioning Seagliders - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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29 Jun 2023 at 09:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of an aquarium for testing and commissioning Seagliders. The procurement process has concluded with the selection of Aquarium Technology Ltd as the supplier. The contract period starts on 30th May 2023 and ends on 31st October 2023. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically Aquariums. The University of East Anglia, located in Norfolk, East of England, initiated this tender, aiming to enhance its research reputation through the provision of a larger aquarium facility.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those specializing in supplying laboratory equipment such as aquariums. The University's preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as potential suppliers indicates a favourable environment for SME participation. Businesses capable of providing specialised equipment and meeting the installation and commissioning deadlines specified in the contract would be well-suited to compete and leverage this tender for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCON2011 Supply and Installation of Aquarium for Testing and Commissioning Seagliders - AWARD

Notice Description

The UEA's Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences within the School of Environmental Sciences owns and operates a number of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV's), known as Seagliders. The University of East Anglia is the only University within the UK which operates these specialised vehicles. UEA Seagliders have been actively used for scientific research projects and campaigns over the last 12 years. They provide a valuable source of income to UEA and enhance the UEA reputation for research. The aquarium is imperative to the continuation of these objectives. In order to test and commission the Seagliders prior to dispatching on Oceanic missions, there is a requirement to submerge them into a seawater based medium (sodium chloride solution) to carry out tests, ballast and observe operation. In order to achieve this, the department has a large aquarium (3m x 2m x2.25m, ~15,000l). The salinity (density) of the water is manually adjusted by the users to match that of the sea/ocean where the Seaglider will be deployed. The facility on the UEA campus which currently houses the Seagliders is due to re-locate within the campus. As part of this re-location, there is an opportunity to improve the facility by providing a larger aquarium than the current version. Please Note: installation and commissioning dates will need to be agreed with the Principal Contractor, who is yet to be appointed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c011c77-6065-4366-aae3-433699014920
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/207f32c1-3aaa-4f05-8966-997ba5b660c0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

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

39298800 - Aquariums

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUARIUM TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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