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title: "UoP New Workboat"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-596b9d01-9b33-43ff-ad39-05521b7f2c55"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2023-03-15"
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# UoP New Workboat

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-596b9d01-9b33-43ff-ad39-05521b7f2c55

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is planning a tender for a new workboat to enhance marine-related research and teaching activities. The workboat is intended for operational diving within Category 2 waters. The engagement end date is set for 31st March 2023, with procurement enquiries directed to procurement@plymouth.ac.uk.

This tender opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises interested in supplying dive-support vessels. Businesses in the marine research and teaching sector, especially those with experience in supporting diving operations, are well-suited to compete. The University of Plymouth, based in Plymouth, England, is the buying organisation overseeing this planning stage procurement process.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth has a requirement for a new workboat to add to its research and diving support vessels in order to extend and enhance excellence in marine related research and teaching. This new coded vessel is intended to support operational diving and have sufficient utility to be used for research and teaching within the bounds of Category 2 waters. Please find full details in the specification attached. Please send expressions of interest to procurement@plymouth.ac.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192d2df4-ffb5-4ce7-97bb-d50229701aed |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513350 - Dive-support vessels

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 14:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192d2df4-ffb5-4ce7-97bb-d50229701aed
- 22 Feb 2023 at 13:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192d2df4-ffb5-4ce7-97bb-d50229701aed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192d2df4-ffb5-4ce7-97bb-d50229701aed
  15th March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68969f36-4091-40b1-b6e6-b22c08b48247

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