--- title: "PURCON2011 Supply and Installation of Aquarium for Testing and Commissioning Seagliders" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c9160e3-0cd6-4925-a875-941797b4d177" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c9160e3-0cd6-4925-a875-941797b4d177" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c9160e3-0cd6-4925-a875-941797b4d177.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c9160e3-0cd6-4925-a875-941797b4d177.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA" published: "2023-04-05" --- # PURCON2011 Supply and Installation of Aquarium for Testing and Commissioning Seagliders Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c9160e3-0cd6-4925-a875-941797b4d177 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c9160e3-0cd6-4925-a875-941797b4d177) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c9160e3-0cd6-4925-a875-941797b4d177.json) ## Summary The University of East Anglia (UEA) is seeking suppliers for the procurement process titled "PURCON2011 Supply and Installation of Aquarium for Testing and Commissioning Seagliders" in the Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The tender involves the supply and installation of a large aquarium for testing and commissioning Seagliders used in scientific research projects. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 19th May 2023 and a contract period starting on 22nd May 2023 and ending on 31st October 2023 in Norfolk, United Kingdom. This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment to participate in providing the required aquarium. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited for this tender, offering a chance for growth and collaboration with UEA. Suppliers interested in this tender can access the documents via In-Tend, the e-tendering portal of UEA. Deadlines for installation and commissioning are to be agreed with the Principal Contractor. The University aims to enhance its research reputation through this procurement, emphasising the importance of the upcoming improvements to its Seaglider testing facility. ## Notice The UEA's Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences within the School of Environmental Sciences owns and operates a number of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV's), known as Seagliders. The University of East Anglia is the only University within the UK which operates these specialised vehicles. UEA Seagliders have been actively used for scientific research projects and campaigns over the last 12 years. They provide a valuable source of income to UEA and enhance the UEA reputation for research. The aquarium is imperative to the continuation of these objectives. In order to test and commission the Seagliders prior to dispatching on Oceanic missions, there is a requirement to submerge them into a seawater based medium (sodium chloride solution) to carry out tests, ballast and observe operation. In order to achieve this, the department has a large aquarium (3m x 2m x2.25m, ~15,000l). The salinity (density) of the water is manually adjusted by the users to match that of the sea/ocean where the Seaglider will be deployed. The facility on the UEA campus which currently houses the Seagliders is due to re-locate within the campus. As part of this re-location, there is an opportunity to improve the facility by providing a larger aquarium than the current version. Please Note: installation and commissioning dates will need to be agreed with the Principal Contractor, who is yet to be appointed. Additional information: Please note this procurement will be conducted via In-Tend, our e-tendering portal. You will need to register with In-Tend free of charge if you wish to access the tender documents. To register please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home Follow the instructions on the system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a14683-35e5-4dfe-95c0-a2bbde0fe390 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR4 7TJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39298800 - Aquariums ## Release History - 5 Apr 2023 at 07:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a14683-35e5-4dfe-95c0-a2bbde0fe390 - 5 Apr 2023 at 07:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a14683-35e5-4dfe-95c0-a2bbde0fe390 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a14683-35e5-4dfe-95c0-a2bbde0fe390 5th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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