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title: "GB-Bradford: 0648 Marine Geographical Survey"
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# GB-Bradford: 0648 Marine Geographical Survey

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20f45dc2-4c42-4eca-87b9-0973b18d9ddc

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## Summary

The University of Bradford is seeking suppliers for the "0648 Marine Geographical Survey," aimed at acquiring up to 40 vibrocores for geotechnical analysis in the Southern North Sea, approximately 100km off Grimsby. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 22nd May 2017. The estimated contract value is between £50,000 and £100,000, and the contract period is expected to commence in June 2017, concluding by the end of December 2017. This procurement falls under the marine survey services category, classified under CPV code 71354500, and follows an open procedure method. The delivery location is in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marine surveying and geotechnical services to expand their business. Given the University of Bradford's emphasis on considering SMEs for this contract, businesses with expertise in carrying out marine surveys and data analysis are particularly well-suited to compete. Companies that can efficiently provide the specified vibrocore services and meet the outlined procurement criteria stand to benefit significantly in terms of growth and increased visibility in the public procurement market.

## Notice

The University wishes to acquire up to 40 5m vibrocores in the Southern North Sea approximately 100km off Grimsby as shown if figure 1 by end December, 2017. The cores will be subject to onshore geotechnical analysis including geochemistry and DNA. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf2bd10-a266-4e80-8ff4-98db9a8d043e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 BRADFORD |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BD1 7DP |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 4 May 2017 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf2bd10-a266-4e80-8ff4-98db9a8d043e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf2bd10-a266-4e80-8ff4-98db9a8d043e
  4th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bradford:-0648-Marine-Geographical-Survey/8VXY86K499
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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