Published date: 9 December 2020

This notice was replaced on 3 June 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 3 June 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31000000

  • Aquariums - 39298800

  • Water installations - 39370000

    • Electrical installation work of pumping equipment - 45317100

    • Water plumbing work - 45332200

    • Aquatic marine services - 98361000

Location of contract

PL1 2PB

Value of contract

£67,455

Procurement reference

MBA002

Published date

9 December 2020

Closing date

15 January 2021

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

20 January 2021

Contract end date

28 February 2021

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Marine Biological Association (MBA) based in Plymouth, UK wishes to advertise an opportunity to supply and install aquarium equipment in separate lots for 12 single unit aquaria. We are looking for suppliers to provide some or all of the equipment
listed below:

Lot 1: Rectangular Aquaria Tanks of approximately 1000-1400 L volume capacity, with a minimum 90cm depth, insulated or non-insulated.

Lot 2: Aquarium computer controllers (monitor and modify water quality by use of probes and operating float switches, valves and other equipment) with pH electrode, redox sensors, conductivity electrode, salinity and temperature sensors - expandable to include oxygen probes. Including any required powerbars and powerhubs.

Lot 3: Water quality/control equipment (general aquarium equipment) including 1000L capacity biofilters, 1000L capacity UV filters, pumps, 1000L capacity protein skimmers, 2 x 600w titanium heaters and 2000L capacity chillers.

Lot 4: Lighting. A) Supplying Custom made LED light panels capable of producing 100 PAR at 60cm depth over 1m2 and B) installation of the lighting into the aquarium system with assistance from MBA staff.

Lot 5: Tank plumbing and operating equipment - 12 x 32mm electric solenoid valves, pipework, cabeling, FPS sheeting, waterproof cabinets.

Lot 6: Installation service of aquaria equipment from Lot 1-5 at MBA in Plymouth.

Suppliers can bid for as many lots as they wish. Suppliers need to be registered business in the EU, with comprehensive business insurance and a proven track record of supplying commercial or large-scale aquaria for the past 5 years. All equipment needs to comply with EU safety regulations with a minimum 2 years warranty on equipment.

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The technical specification and evaluation criteria and an FAQ is also available on the MBA website at https://www.mba.ac.uk/blog/aquarium-equipment-suppliers-needed-0

About the buyer

Contact name

Rowena Stern

Address

The Laboratory
PLYMOUTH
PL12PB
England

Telephone

01752968709

Email

Rowena.Stern@mba.ac.uk

Website

www.mba.ac.uk