--- title: "Soft Market Testing Exercise in Relation to the Provision of a Recirculating Water Tunnel" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-88c8a24a-c5d2-4d28-b954-3da50f6ca440" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88c8a24a-c5d2-4d28-b954-3da50f6ca440" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88c8a24a-c5d2-4d28-b954-3da50f6ca440.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88c8a24a-c5d2-4d28-b954-3da50f6ca440.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2019-02-18" --- # Soft Market Testing Exercise in Relation to the Provision of a Recirculating Water Tunnel Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88c8a24a-c5d2-4d28-b954-3da50f6ca440 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88c8a24a-c5d2-4d28-b954-3da50f6ca440) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88c8a24a-c5d2-4d28-b954-3da50f6ca440.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is conducting a Soft Market Testing Exercise related to the provision of a new Recirculating Water Tunnel (RWT) at its Boldrewood Campus, situated in the South East of England. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 3rd May 2018 at 12:00 noon. This early engagement is aimed at gathering insights to inform the procurement strategy and define the scope of the project. Interested parties are encouraged to submit completed Soft Market Testing Questionnaires through the electronic tendering platform, In-Tend, which the University is using to manage this process. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. Companies with expertise in hydrodynamics research, engineering, and those capable of providing innovative solutions for the RWT are particularly well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also encouraged to engage, as the University seeks a diverse range of viewpoints and feedback on its proposed procurement approach. Engaging in this exercise may not only enhance visibility within the marketplace but also pave the way for future procurement opportunities with the University. ## Notice The University of Southampton is currently exploring a range of options in relation to its requirement for a new Recirculating Water Tunnel (RWT) to inform its procurement strategy and scope specification requirements. The tunnel will provide a flexible test platform for novel hydrodynamics research work and will be located at the University's new Boldrewood Campus. The University is keen to explore all option that may be available in the marketplace and interested parties are invited to complete and return the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. The University would also encourage organisations to provide feedback on the proposed procurement approach. The University's current high-level requirements for the RWT are detailed within the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ universityofsouthampton) to manage this soft market testing exercise and to communicate with participating organisations. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend. Participating organisations are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of Soft Market Testing Questionnaires will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of In-Tend is the responsibility of the participating organisation. 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 soft market testing documentation. Once you have logged in: 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'. Further instructions for the submission of soft market testing questionnaires 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. 'Soft Market Testing') 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 soft market testing exercise, all queries must made be via the correspondence function within In-Tend. The deadline for the return of completed Soft Market Testing Questionnaires is 3rd May 2018 (12.00 noon). Please Note: This early engagement notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market engagement and does not constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement in the future. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the soft market testing exercise and a response to this notice does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this exercise or any future procurement. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned in this notice and the University will not accept any proposals offered in response to this notice. The University of Southampton is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to this early engagement notice and/or providing a soft market testing exercise response. Any procurement of any services, supplies or work ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33591a6a-fc57-46ee-8eb4-bd235a2d8f61 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 May 2018 | | 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 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 18 Feb 2019 at 16:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33591a6a-fc57-46ee-8eb4-bd235a2d8f61 - 24 Apr 2018 at 12:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33591a6a-fc57-46ee-8eb4-bd235a2d8f61 - 24 Apr 2018 at 11:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33591a6a-fc57-46ee-8eb4-bd235a2d8f61 - 18 Apr 2018 at 09:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33591a6a-fc57-46ee-8eb4-bd235a2d8f61 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33591a6a-fc57-46ee-8eb4-bd235a2d8f61 18th February 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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