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title: "Provision of Rigid Inflatable Boats"
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# Provision of Rigid Inflatable Boats

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ad9c6c3-0a59-4606-bcd0-b00d61e3ea79

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is conducting a tender for the provision of three rigid inflatable boats, intended for RYA training activities, with a total projected contract value of £105,000. This procurement falls under the goods category within the maritime industry and is being managed through an open procedure. The tender period is currently active and will conclude on 10 July 2018, while the contract is expected to commence on 31 July 2018 and run until 30 July 2021. The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool, In-Tend, for all communications and document submissions related to the tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine and boating sectors, particularly those specialised in the manufacturing and supply of boats and maritime equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with experience in providing goods under open procurement processes. Companies looking to engage should ensure they are registered on the In-Tend portal to access tender documentation and submit their proposals by the stated deadline.

## Notice

The University of Southampton would like to purchase 3 rigid inflatable boats over a 3 year period to be used for RYA training, such as Powerboat Level 2. The full specifications can be found in File 2 Appendix 1. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with bidders. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. Bidders are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of PQQ and/or Invitation to Tender Responses will be conducted via the In-Tend portal. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the bidder. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the tender documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your company against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Bidders are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant Pre-Qualification (if applicable) or Invitation to Tender documents via the In-Tend portal. Further instructions for the submission of Invitation to Tender responses are below. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log In 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the "My Tender Return" panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red "Submit Return" button. Please note that, to preserve the integrity of the tendering procedure, all queries must made be via the correspondence function within the In-Tend portal. In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a tender response, bidders are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Due to the nature of this project, it has been deemed unsuitable for division into lots. The risk of dividing the requirement would render the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult, not cost effective and would undermine the proper execution of the contract. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e89503a-84a5-4f97-8be3-e2e5aa2b38e9 |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2018 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34520000 - Boats
- 34521000 - Specialised boats

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2018 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e89503a-84a5-4f97-8be3-e2e5aa2b38e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e89503a-84a5-4f97-8be3-e2e5aa2b38e9
  12th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

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