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title: "CEFAS20-24 RFQ for Two Mini remote operated vehicles(1)"
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# CEFAS20-24 RFQ for Two Mini remote operated vehicles(1)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e9d921f-809e-44b6-8b01-240c39f3e00f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal involves the acquisition of two mini remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for monitoring shallow water habitats. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a total value of £11,000. The tender was published recently and is at the award stage, having been awarded to Buccaneer Limited on 8 January 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 11 January 2021 and will conclude by 15 February 2021. Delivery is targeted for the East of England, specifically in Lowestoft, NR33 0HT.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in remote-control equipment, particularly those experienced in marine technology or underwater exploration solutions. Companies capable of providing modular and adaptable products to meet specific monitoring and operational needs for shallow water environments will find this procurement aligns with their expertise. Given the specified performance capabilities, businesses with innovative technological solutions in video and sensor equipment will have a competitive advantage in this tender process.

## Notice

Requirement: 1. 2 x Mini remotely operated vehicles are required for the collection of HD videos for the monitoring of shallow water (less than 100m) habitats and species. The system should include cable, cable management system, and interface for the viewing of live footage and controlling of the ROV in real-time. Method of deployment The system needs to be launchable from small nearshore vessels (>5 meters) without the requirement of any additional equipment such as winches, A-frames or gantries. The complete system should be of reasonable weight in air to be able to be launched by one person by hand. For flexibility in the length of the working day the system should be equipped with interchangeable batteries (please state expected duration between battery charges). Mobility Within the water the system should have a minimum of 6 degrees of freedom. The system must be rated to a minimum depth 100 m. The system may be used in tidal areas so should be able to make forward headway in up to 2 knots of tidal current. Video Camera Requirements The systems are mainly going to be used in tropical locations where water clarity is high. Ambient sunlight is often a problem in these environments resulting in blue flooded images and video. The system should therefore have the ability to work in low light as additional lamps are often not effective in introducing more light in these environments. Video data will need to be viewed live via the topside unit with the option to record or at a minimum output in a standard format to another device which may not be included in this tender. The video camera should be a minimum of HD (1080p) with data being recorded on the surface at a minimum of HD (1080p). For mobility and safety the camera should have the option to tilt which can be remotely controlled from the surface. Cable/tether requirement The system will require a tether of 300 m. The system should have the ability to transmit a minimum of HD video across the full length of the tether. A cable management system is also required. Additional Sensor requirements These systems will be developed over the coming years to adapt to new projects and science. The ability to add sensors at a later date (including altimetry, temperature, pressure) is desirable. There is also a requirement to fit additional cameras to the frame. The system frame should be adaptable and allow for modification or the addition of an external frame. Service and Maintenance One of the camera systems is likely to remain with a partner organisation in the South Pacific and will not have access to international shipping. The system should therefore be modular to allow for the replacement of items by a technician in location (e.g. thruster replacement). Equipment must be provided along with all additional items, fixtures and fittings required to make the equipment fully operational for the purposes it is required, taking into consideration: - All equipment will be supplied as new from

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b036792-badc-4c34-a025-7c671aaa55a1 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 15 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38820000 - Remote-control equipment

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 17:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b036792-badc-4c34-a025-7c671aaa55a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b036792-badc-4c34-a025-7c671aaa55a1
  8th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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