--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Request for Quotation for an Autonomous sector scanning sonarRequest for Quotation for an Autonomous sector scanning sonar" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc26246a-a75f-4849-8cf6-2f8192a523a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc26246a-a75f-4849-8cf6-2f8192a523a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc26246a-a75f-4849-8cf6-2f8192a523a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc26246a-a75f-4849-8cf6-2f8192a523a5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2017-12-20" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Request for Quotation for an Autonomous sector scanning sonarRequest for Quotation for an Autonomous sector scanning sonar Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc26246a-a75f-4849-8cf6-2f8192a523a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc26246a-a75f-4849-8cf6-2f8192a523a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc26246a-a75f-4849-8cf6-2f8192a523a5.json) ## Summary The Cefas agency, located in Lowestoft, UK, has issued a request for quotation for an autonomous sector scanning sonar. This procurement falls within the marine research services category and aims to record seabed elevations within a range of 1m to 15m, using a technology capable of accuracy in vertical and horizontal measurements. The tender was published on 12 December 2017 and remains active, with the closing date extended to 5 January 2018 at 12 noon. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 March 2018 and conclude on 31 March 2018, with an estimated value of £25,000 and a minimum threshold of £10,000. The procurement process follows an open procedure format, allowing a broader participation of economic operators. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in marine equipment and survey services. Competitors with capabilities in sonar technology and marine research will be particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement, allowing them to showcase their expertise and potentially establish a working relationship with a key public sector organisation. As the contracting authority is keen to explore options with SMEs, this is a strategic chance for smaller businesses to expand their portfolio and build capacity in the marine services industry. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 20 December 2017 for the following reason: Closing date has been extended until Friday 5th January 2018 12 noon.An autonomous sector scanning sonar that can record elevations of the seabed from a range of 1m to typically 15m. The area of interest is defined by a sweep of typically 120 degrees with a up to 15m. Sweeps will be undertaken every 2 hours or better over a period of 2 months. Elevations will be produced in a x,y,z and have a resolution of 1cm in vertical and 5cm in horizontal. FULL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD AT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TD8V775V78 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed92c54f-10bd-49d7-9d05-5ff4ee463f9c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | CEFAS | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 34930000 - Marine equipment - 38113000 - Sonars - 71354500 - Marine survey services - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2017 at 13:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed92c54f-10bd-49d7-9d05-5ff4ee463f9c - 12 Dec 2017 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed92c54f-10bd-49d7-9d05-5ff4ee463f9c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed92c54f-10bd-49d7-9d05-5ff4ee463f9c 20th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Request-for-Quotation-for-an-Autonomous-sector-scanning-sonarRequest-for-Quotation-for-an-Autonomous-sector-scanning-sonar/TD8V775V78 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TD8V775V78 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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