--- title: "PURCON2011 Supply and Installation of Aquarium for Testing and Commissioning Seagliders - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c011c77-6065-4366-aae3-433699014920" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c011c77-6065-4366-aae3-433699014920" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c011c77-6065-4366-aae3-433699014920.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c011c77-6065-4366-aae3-433699014920.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA" published: "2023-06-29" --- # PURCON2011 Supply and Installation of Aquarium for Testing and Commissioning Seagliders - AWARD Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c011c77-6065-4366-aae3-433699014920 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c011c77-6065-4366-aae3-433699014920) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c011c77-6065-4366-aae3-433699014920.json) ## Summary The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of an aquarium for testing and commissioning Seagliders. The procurement process has concluded with the selection of Aquarium Technology Ltd as the supplier. The contract period starts on 30th May 2023 and ends on 31st October 2023. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically Aquariums. The University of East Anglia, located in Norfolk, East of England, initiated this tender, aiming to enhance its research reputation through the provision of a larger aquarium facility. This awarded tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those specializing in supplying laboratory equipment such as aquariums. The University's preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as potential suppliers indicates a favourable environment for SME participation. Businesses capable of providing specialised equipment and meeting the installation and commissioning deadlines specified in the contract would be well-suited to compete and leverage this tender for business growth. ## Notice The UEA's Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences within the School of Environmental Sciences owns and operates a number of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV's), known as Seagliders. The University of East Anglia is the only University within the UK which operates these specialised vehicles. UEA Seagliders have been actively used for scientific research projects and campaigns over the last 12 years. They provide a valuable source of income to UEA and enhance the UEA reputation for research. The aquarium is imperative to the continuation of these objectives. In order to test and commission the Seagliders prior to dispatching on Oceanic missions, there is a requirement to submerge them into a seawater based medium (sodium chloride solution) to carry out tests, ballast and observe operation. In order to achieve this, the department has a large aquarium (3m x 2m x2.25m, ~15,000l). The salinity (density) of the water is manually adjusted by the users to match that of the sea/ocean where the Seaglider will be deployed. The facility on the UEA campus which currently houses the Seagliders is due to re-locate within the campus. As part of this re-location, there is an opportunity to improve the facility by providing a larger aquarium than the current version. Please Note: installation and commissioning dates will need to be agreed with the Principal Contractor, who is yet to be appointed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/207f32c1-3aaa-4f05-8966-997ba5b660c0 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jun 2023 | | Contract period | 29 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR4 7TJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AQUARIUM TECHNOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39298800 - Aquariums ## Release History - 29 Jun 2023 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/207f32c1-3aaa-4f05-8966-997ba5b660c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/207f32c1-3aaa-4f05-8966-997ba5b660c0 29th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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