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title: "Hydraulic Lab Equipment (Wave Flume)"
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# Hydraulic Lab Equipment (Wave Flume)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41b6152e-3df0-4071-bc77-1e403023b807

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is seeking to procure Hydraulic Lab Equipment (Wave Flume) through an Open Procedure tender process. The contract period is set for 5 years and 6 months, with a total contract value of £140,000. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded to ARMFIELD LIMITED. The location for delivery is in Southampton, England, with a contract period running from March 6, 2023, to September 5, 2028.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in Instruments for measuring flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses are required to meet certain minimum insurance levels and adhere to mandatory award criteria related to economic standing, insurance, compliance with legislation, and health and safety standards.

## Notice

This project is to procure one Wave flume with a raised walkway which is to be installed and commissioned into the University's Future Towns Innovation Hub flume laboratory. Procurement Process: Open Procedure This procurement process is being conducted as an open procedure; consisting of an Invitation to Tender stage. Contract Period: 5 years 6 months, to include delivery period, warranty, maintenance and servicing The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 5 years and 6 months - this will be the maximum contract period, including any potential extensions] with the successful tenderer(s). This will comprise of an initial contract period of 5 years and 6 months for the provision of the equipment including a 5 year warranty. The contract will be effective on signing. The initial term of the warranty of 5 years will run from the date of acceptance of the equipment. Contract Value: PS140,000 The estimated value of the initial 5 years and 6 month contract period is PS110,000 to PS140,000, excluding VAT. This value includes all related components, services and maintenance for the contract period. The total estimated value of this contract is PS140,000. To support the financial assessment, the University will obtain a Business Risk Report for all Tenderers and every organisation that is being relied on to meet this procurement, using an independent company called Creditsafe. The University reserves the right to exclude a Tenderer or request provision of further assurances such as parent company/bank guarantee or performance bonds where a Tenderer's Business Risk Score is: "Moderate Risk"; "High Risk"; "Very High Risk"; or "Not Rated", based on the rating provided by Creditsafe Where a Business Risk Score from our external system is not available, then an alternative method of assessing financial standing will be used. This method is detailed within the Invitation to Tender document set. Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: Potential Tenderers are advised that a requirement of this procurement is to have in place, or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract, the following minimum insurance levels: Employers (Compulsory) Liability: PS10 million GBP per occurrence. Public Liability: PS10 million GBP per occurrence. Product Liability: PS10 million GBP per occurrence and in aggregate Professional Indemnity Insurance: PS5 million GBP per occurrence. Tenderers attention is drawn to the MANDATORY requirements of the award criteria: e.g. - Grounds for mandatory exclusion - Grounds for discretionary exclusion - Economic & Financial Standing - Insurance - Compliance with equality legislation - Health & Safety - Legal requirements - Specification section 20 - Management Information - Specification section 23 - Advertising, competitive activity & registration - Specification Section 24, 25 & 26 Control of Contractors Health & Safety (CC3) Form

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f634cc64-efd6-448f-b728-27bd9ebb0c88 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2023 - 15 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,282 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARMFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 07:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f634cc64-efd6-448f-b728-27bd9ebb0c88
- 18 Jan 2023 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd0f1f73-953b-4c21-b32f-5f2fc0b857f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f634cc64-efd6-448f-b728-27bd9ebb0c88
  17th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd0f1f73-953b-4c21-b32f-5f2fc0b857f2
  18th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton

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