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title: "GB-Salisbury: DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS (DAS) FOR VIBRATION AND NOISE"
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# GB-Salisbury: DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS (DAS) FOR VIBRATION AND NOISE

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30d80b1a-41ae-4ba8-a753-5d8c61f6b04f

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## Summary

The Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is seeking suppliers for the procurement of five portable Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) for measuring vibration and noise in military land platforms under the title "GB-Salisbury: DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS (DAS) FOR VIBRATION AND NOISE." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically noise-measuring equipment, and is located in Salisbury, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage with a closing date for submissions set for 15 September 2017 at 13:00, after which the contract period is expected to commence on 17 October 2017 and run until 15 January 2018. This tender is being conducted using an open procedure, with a minimum contract value of £10,000 and a total value of approximately £113,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in measurement technologies, specifically those focused on noise and vibration assessment. Companies that manufacture robust equipment capable of functioning in harsh military environments are particularly encouraged to apply. Additionally, firms that can offer comprehensive support services, including training and software updates, may find this opportunity advantageous, making it appealing for SMEs within the engineering and technology sectors seeking to engage with defence contracts and expand their portfolio in the public procurement space.

## Notice

Dstl requires five portable DAS for measurement and recording of whole-body vibration, hand-arm vibration and airborne noise in a wide range of military land platforms for the purpose of evaluation and assessment the effects on comfort and health as per current British and International Standards and UK Legislation CVAWR2005 and CNAWR2005. The systems will enable capture of continuous time-history measurements of vibration acceleration and interior sound pressure level at various crew positions within military land vehicles simultaneously with video and GPS data. One 'Full Setup' system and four (or minimum of three) 'Light Setup' systems are needed. The systems will be used in extremely harsh motion environments and must be robust and highly ruggedized to prevent damage Characteristics of the measuring systems, including accelerometers, mounting system, data acquisition, recording system, signal conditioning and calibrator, shall conform to ISO8041(2005), BSEN61672-1:2013 and BSEN61010-1:2010 or equivalent. The equipment set-up to comply with ISO2631-1(1997), ISO5349-1(2001) and BSEN61672-1:2013. The instrumentation and associated signal conditions shall give vibration and sound pressure level measurement errors no greater than +-5% of the measured value. CCTV video of the interior of the vehicle and forward visual scene shall be able to record at a rate no less than 25 frames per second. The video recordings shall be acquired at a resolution no less than 640 by 480 pixels. Each system shall allow all required vibration data to be collected simultaneously into the same acquisition system. The inter-channel characteristics (i.e. phase delay between channels) shall be specified. Each system shall allow vehicle speed to be recorded with an accuracy of at least +-1 mph and vehicle position to be recorded with an error no greater than 5 m. It should be possible to relate the GPS and video recordings to the measured accelerations to an accuracy of at least 0.5 seconds. Each system will provide vibration, sound pressure level, GSP and video recordings in a suitable specified format for use by others and for archival storage. Each system will be provided with data acquisition and post-processing software for measurement, evaluation and assessment of human exposures to vibration and noise in accord with current British and International Standards and UK Legislation, including ISO2631-1:1997, ISO5349-1:2001, ISO8041:2005, BSEN 61672-1:2013, CVAWR2005, CNAWR2005 and DEFSTAN00-27. Commissioning, testing and half-day training (up to five persons at Authority's premises) at the time of delivery is required. Two-year support contract for software (e.g. helpline, upgrade) is required and a minimum one-year warranty for Data Loggers. Detailed Statement of Requirement of both systems and Invitation to Tender documentation are available from Mike Young (myoung1@dstl.gov.uk). All tenders must be returned by 1300 on 15 September 2017. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Salisbury: DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS (DAS) FOR VIBRATION AND NOISE'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff2f0f1-7343-4b66-9585-732cb0814d7a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2017 - 15 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 38434300 - Noise-measuring equipment
- 38434400 - Vibration analysers
- 90742300 - Noise pollution monitoring services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2017 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff2f0f1-7343-4b66-9585-732cb0814d7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff2f0f1-7343-4b66-9585-732cb0814d7a
  22nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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