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River, Estuary and Coastal Resilient Infrastructure Testing Flume

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

31 Jul 2023 at 13:10

TenderUpdate

19 Jun 2023 at 08:46

Tender

22 May 2023 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a River, Estuary and Coastal Resilient Infrastructure Testing Flume for its Future Towns Innovation Hub flume laboratory. The contract, awarded to ARMFIELD LIMITED, is for one tilting Wave-Current flume including installation, commissioning, hardware, software, documentation, and training. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, with a total contract value of £2,199,997. The award was signed on 25th July 2023.

This tender for the infrastructure testing flume at the University of Southampton offers opportunities for businesses in the instrumentation sector and those specializing in hydrodynamics research. Companies with expertise in providing technical equipment, installation services, and scientific instruments would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Potential suppliers should ensure compliance with the mandatory technical requirements and competitive pricing to enhance their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

River, Estuary and Coastal Resilient Infrastructure Testing Flume

Notice Description

This contract is for one tilting Wave-Current flume with a raised walkway, installed and commissioned into the University's Future Towns Innovation Hub flume laboratory. The new flume will be used primarily for research purposes and secondarily for external users. The proposed facility will support funded research areas in ecohydraulics, water engineering, hydraulic and coastal engineering, and marine energy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for one tilting Wave-Current flume with a raised walkway, installed and commissioned into the University's Future Towns Innovation Hub flume laboratory. The new flume will be used primarily for research purposes and secondarily for external users. The proposed facility will support funded research areas in ecohydraulics, water engineering, hydraulic and coastal engineering, and marine energy. The contract covers any and all hardware and software for the flume, the shipping, delivery, installation and commissioning of the flume, documentation and training, water cooling device, warranty, and servicing and maintenance level support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ce22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022180-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,199,997 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Amy Taylor
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
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
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARMFIELD

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