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Profiling Floats for Ocean Data Collection

Met Office

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17 Mar 2022 at 14:31

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20 Nov 2021 at 18:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, is conducting an open procurement process titled "Profiling Floats for Ocean Data Collection". This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on meteorological instruments, with a deadline for bid submissions set on 17 December 2021. This tender is structured into two lots: Lot 1 covering Standard Argo with Iridium Communications, and Lot 2 concerning Iridium Floats with Bio-Geochemical Sensors. The framework agreement aims to secure a reliable supply for oceanographic data collection, starting from 27 January 2022, with potential extension options available until 26 January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the marine and meteorological sectors, particularly businesses that specialise in producing advanced oceanographic instruments. Companies that manufacture sensors related to temperature, salinity, and pressure, as well as those that can provide innovative bio-geochemical capabilities, would find this procurement particularly relevant. The Met Office has indicated an intention to collaborate with suppliers delivering compliant technical solutions and those demonstrating social value, creating a competitive environment for SMEs and larger firms alike looking to expand their market reach in ocean data technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Profiling Floats for Ocean Data Collection

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for supply of profiling floats for ocean data collection, covering the following lots: Lot 1: Standard Argo with Iridium Communications Lot 2: Iridium Floats with Bio-Geochemical Sensors

Lot Information

Standard Argo with Iridium Communications

The floats must carry proven temperature, salinity and pressure sensors that meet the following standards. The temperatures are accurate to +-0.002degC and pressures are accurate to +-2.4dbar. For salinity, the data delivered in real time are sometimes affected by sensor drift, for many floats this drift is small and the uncorrected salinities are accurate to +-0.01 psu. (At a later stage, salinities are checked by comparing older floats with newly deployed instruments and ship-based data, where salinity drifts may be corrected for.) The data must be transmitted with at least the following resolution 0.001 degC in temperature, 0.001 in salinity and 0.1 dbar in pressure.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for a further 12 months

Iridium Floats with Bio-Geochemical Sensors

Bio-geochemical floats must be capable of meeting the core (standard) Argo requirements, therefore the floats must carry a proven temperature, salinity and pressure sensor that meets the following standards. The temperatures are accurate to +-0.002degC and pressures are accurate to +-2.4dbar. For salinity, the data delivered in real time are sometimes affected by sensor drift, for many floats this drift is small and the uncorrected salinities are accurate to +-0.01 psu. (At a later stage, salinities are checked by comparing older floats with newly deployed instruments and ship-based data, where salinity drift may be corrected for.) The data must be transmitted with at least the following resolution 0.001 degC in temperature, 0.001 in salinity and 0.1 dbar in pressure.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007320-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2022 - 26 Jan 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Met Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Postcode Area
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
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NKE Instruments

Swale Technologies Ltd

Further Information

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