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title: "Remote Control Boats - ADCP Deployment (Design, Prototype, Supply & Maintenance)"
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# Remote Control Boats - ADCP Deployment (Design, Prototype, Supply & Maintenance)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9dbe90a-fc07-42e4-af94-10c1d43b90ef

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## Summary

The Environment Agency is currently engaging in a selective tender process for the supply of between 15 and 30 remote control boats intended for Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) deployment in river flow measurement and survey activities. The tender, titled "Remote Control Boats - ADCP Deployment (Design, Prototype, Supply & Maintenance)", is valued at £300,000 and is classified under instruments for measuring flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases, as well as specialised boats. The deadline for submission is 13 March 2017, with an expected contract period starting from 16 June 2017 and concluding on 15 June 2021, applicable across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the maritime services and equipment manufacturing sectors, particularly those with capabilities in designing and supplying specialised boats for scientific purposes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, leveraging their innovative approaches and tailored solutions to meet the needs outlined by the Environment Agency. Businesses well-suited to compete will have experience in prototype development and maintenance services, positioning themselves to support this environmentally-focused project.

## Notice

The Environment Agency has a requirement for the supply of between 15 and 30 remote control boats to allow the deployment of Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) sensors for river flow measurement and survey activities. This contract will be in two phases; phase 1 will be for the design and prototype of the remote control boat. Phase 2 will be for the supply of the boats.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f69dfc-3c14-408f-8502-c934e0e20c1f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2017 - 15 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 34521000 - Specialised boats
- 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2017 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f69dfc-3c14-408f-8502-c934e0e20c1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f69dfc-3c14-408f-8502-c934e0e20c1f
  9th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bravosolution.co.uk

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