--- title: "Acoustic recorders + hydrophone array" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000767860" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767860" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000767860.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000767860.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EMEC" published: "2024-06-05" --- # Acoustic recorders + hydrophone array Buyer: EMEC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000767860 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767860) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000767860.json) ## Summary The buying organization, EMEC, located in Stromness, Orkney, UK, is inviting tenders for the procurement of acoustic recorders + hydrophone array within the goods category. The tender, titled "Acoustic recorders + hydrophone array," is currently at the active stage, with a tender period ending on July 19, 2024. The total contract value is £60,000 GBP, and the procurement method is an open procedure. This tender by EMEC presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in renewable energy equipment supply to compete. Suitable businesses should be able to provide specified equipment meeting international standards, as outlined in the selection criteria. The tender process involves electronic submission, with a bid opening scheduled for July 19, 2024, in Stromness, Orkney. Interested businesses must ensure compliance with bid validity period of 90 days and contract terms enabling electronic payment and ordering. ## Notice 3 x multichannel subsea acoustic recorders with at least 4 hydrophone channel inputs plus 9 x compatible hydrophones, associated mounts, cables and battery packs. ### Lot Information Lot 1 For full details, see please the ITT PDF document available for download. In brief, we wish to appoint an equipment provider supply the following: - 3 x multichannel subsea acoustic recorders with at least 4 hydrophone channel inputs (e.g ORCA). - 9 x hydrophones compatible with the recorders (frequency range required 0 Hz - 150 kHz, sampling rate ~312.5 or 384 kHz alternatives considered, sensitivity est. -165 dB or -178 dB alternatives considered, working depths up to 70 metres). - Additional storage capacity as required (suitable for up to 3 - 4 months recording, dependant on rate, preference around 4 TB per recorder) - 9 x hydrophone cables to connect to the acoustic recorder (at least 2 metres each) - Battery packs (suitable for up to 3 - 4 months recording, dependant on sampling rate), batteries will need to be able to be easily replaced or recharged e.g. D cell batteries. Only one deployment is planned but the equipment will ideally be easy to use again in the future. - Hydrophone mounting brackets for the selected hydrophones. Drawing/dimensions of mounting brackets to be provided as early as possible to facilitate design and fabrication of supporting frames (Figure 1) - Delivery to EMEC offices by February 2025: The Charles Clouston Building, ORIC, Back Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AW.. For full information please see ITT in the PDF download area. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506793 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | £60,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EMEC | | Locality | ORKNEY | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW16 3AW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Stromness and South Isles | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 32342400 - Acoustic devices - 34930000 - Marine equipment ## Release History - 5 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506793 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN506793&idx=1 5th June 2024 - ITT Full text - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN506793&idx=2 5th June 2024 - Supplier Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506793 Acoustic recorders + hydrophone array - 3 x multichannel subsea acoustic recorders with at least 4 hydrophone channel inputs plus 9 x compatible hydrophones, associated mounts, cables and battery packs. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.emec.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767860 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=767860 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=767860 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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