--- title: "Supply and Installation of Aquarium Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-023b6714-7743-4be8-b29a-3cf8f79a0c64" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-023b6714-7743-4be8-b29a-3cf8f79a0c64" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-023b6714-7743-4be8-b29a-3cf8f79a0c64.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-023b6714-7743-4be8-b29a-3cf8f79a0c64.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM(THE)" published: "2020-10-28" --- # Supply and Installation of Aquarium Equipment Buyer: MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM(THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-023b6714-7743-4be8-b29a-3cf8f79a0c64 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-023b6714-7743-4be8-b29a-3cf8f79a0c64) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-023b6714-7743-4be8-b29a-3cf8f79a0c64.json) ## Summary The Marine Biological Association (MBA) in Plymouth, UK is currently conducting an open tender for the supply and installation of aquarium equipment. This procurement process, which is categorised under electrical machinery and associated apparatus, includes six distinct lots such as aquarium tanks, computer controllers, lighting solutions, and plumbing equipment. The tender is scheduled to close on 15 November 2020, with a minimum budget of £65,000 and a total value of £70,873. The contract is set to commence on 20 November 2020 and proceed until 31 January 2021. This tender presents an ideal opportunity for businesses in the aquatic supply industry, particularly those that specialise in aquatic systems, electrical installations, or marine services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with a demonstrable track record in supplying large-scale aquarium solutions over the past five years. Bidders should be registered businesses within the EU and must ensure compliance with EU safety regulations, alongside providing warranties for their goods. ## Notice The Marine Biological Association (MBA) based in Plymouth, UK wishes to advertise an opportunity to supply and install aquarium equipment in separate lots for 12 single unit aquaria. We are looking for suppliers to provide some or all of the equipment listed below: Lot 1: Rectangular Aquaria Tanks of approximately 1000L volume capacity, insulated or non-insulated. Lot 2: Aquarium computer controllers (monitor and modify water quality by use of probes and operating float switches, valves and other equipment) with pH, redox, conductivity, salinity and temperature probes - expandable to include oxygen probes. Including any required powerbars. Lot 3: Water quality/control equipment (general aquarium equipment) including biofilters, UV filters, pumps, protein skimmers, heaters and chillers. Lot 4: Lighting. A) Supplying Custom made LED light panels capable of producing 100 PAR at 60cm depth and b) installation of the lighting into the aquarium system Lot 5: Tank plumbing and operating equipment - solenoid valves, pipework, cabeling, FPS sheeting, waterproof cabinets Lot 6: Installation service of aquaria equipment from Lot 1-5 at MBA in Plymouth We have (EUR 75341) funds for the purchase and installation of the equipment (Lot 1-6 inclusive). Suppliers can bid for as many lots as they wish. Suppliers need to be registered business in the EU, with comprehensive business insurance and a proven track record of supplying commercial or large-scale aquaria for the past 5 years. All equipment needs to comply with EU safety regulations with a minimum 2 years warranty on equipment. All bidders should explain how their quote meets the requirements and criteria for the lot for which they applied. Additional information: The technical specification and evaluation criteria is also available on the MBA website at www.mba.ac.uk/news ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5e712e1-6a56-4b13-ae57-b0feb59e710c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,873 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM(THE) | | Locality | PLYMOUTH | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL1 2PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 45 - Construction work - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 39298800 - Aquariums - 39370000 - Water installations - 45317100 - Electrical installation work of pumping equipment - 45332200 - Water plumbing work - 98361000 - Aquatic marine services ## Release History - 28 Oct 2020 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5e712e1-6a56-4b13-ae57-b0feb59e710c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5e712e1-6a56-4b13-ae57-b0feb59e710c 28th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea3faa87-3e10-437b-ba35-6a8692df310a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05c3f3dc-028a-4f52-87fc-87e85eb0aab1 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mba.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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