Tender

Acoustic Releases

MET OFFICE

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Tender

11 Feb 2022 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office in the United Kingdom is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of acoustic release tandem assemblies and associated deck equipment, with an estimated contract value of £350,000. This procurement process, categorised under miscellaneous transport equipment, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 GMT on 11 March 2022. The contract is anticipated to start on 1 April 2022 and run until 31 March 2027. Interested parties are required to submit their proposals as part of an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment and related goods. Companies that produce acoustic release systems or have proven expertise in developing marine deployment machinery would be well-positioned to compete. As the Met Office anticipates ongoing requirements for these products, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and innovation in their solutions may benefit from long-term contracts and collaboration with a reputable agency.

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Notice Title

Acoustic Releases

Notice Description

The Met Office are seeking to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of acoustic release tandem assemblies and the deck equipment required to deploy and recover moorings. It is anticipated that 10 acoustic releases tandem assemblies and two sets of deck equipment will be required throughout the life of any subsequent contract (however, this estimate is provided for information only and no guarantees of demand can be provided). The solution is also required to enable two acoustic releases to be deployed using a tandem frame for operational resilience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df13490-78f0-4fdc-9a85-5998a3ca2f27
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Lisa Marvin
Contact Email
lisa.marvin@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3301353742

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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