Tender

GB-Lowestoft: Request for Quotation for an Autonomous sector scanning sonarRequest for Quotation for an Autonomous sector scanning sonar

CEFAS

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20 Dec 2017 at 13:54

Tender Notice
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12 Dec 2017 at 14:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cefas agency, located in Lowestoft, UK, has issued a request for quotation for an autonomous sector scanning sonar. This procurement falls within the marine research services category and aims to record seabed elevations within a range of 1m to 15m, using a technology capable of accuracy in vertical and horizontal measurements. The tender was published on 12 December 2017 and remains active, with the closing date extended to 5 January 2018 at 12 noon. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 March 2018 and conclude on 31 March 2018, with an estimated value of £25,000 and a minimum threshold of £10,000. The procurement process follows an open procedure format, allowing a broader participation of economic operators.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in marine equipment and survey services. Competitors with capabilities in sonar technology and marine research will be particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement, allowing them to showcase their expertise and potentially establish a working relationship with a key public sector organisation. As the contracting authority is keen to explore options with SMEs, this is a strategic chance for smaller businesses to expand their portfolio and build capacity in the marine services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: Request for Quotation for an Autonomous sector scanning sonarRequest for Quotation for an Autonomous sector scanning sonar

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 20 December 2017 for the following reason: Closing date has been extended until Friday 5th January 2018 12 noon.An autonomous sector scanning sonar that can record elevations of the seabed from a range of 1m to typically 15m. The area of interest is defined by a sweep of typically 120 degrees with a up to 15m. Sweeps will be undertaken every 2 hours or better over a period of 2 months. Elevations will be produced in a x,y,z and have a resolution of 1cm in vertical and 5cm in horizontal. FULL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD AT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TD8V775V78 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed92c54f-10bd-49d7-9d05-5ff4ee463f9c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

38113000 - Sonars

71354500 - Marine survey services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 30 days
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
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

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