Published date: 14 February 2017

This notice was replaced on 21 March 2018

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

Awarded contract (published 21 March 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Miscellaneous engineering services - 71330000

  • Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 71350000

Location of contract

SO14 3ZH

Value of contract

£90,000 to £110,000

Procurement reference

UK SBS PR17012 2 x Generic Instrument Modules

Published date

14 February 2017

Closing date

7 March 2017

Contract start date

15 March 2017

Contract end date

14 March 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Assembly of two EMSO Generic Instrument Modules:
Assembly and testing of two oceanographic instrument modules, including construction of the frame, capable of deployment in deep water at European Multidisciplinary Seafloor and water column Observatory (EMSO) locations.

A prototype EMSO Generic Instrument Module (EGIM) is currently undergoing shallow water testing. The bidder will assemble two replicates of the prototype module to house a selection of instruments provided. The replicated modules will be capable of deployment in water depths to 5000 m for periods of more than 1 year between servicing.

Components are procured in advance and the bidder will take receipt of the components from NOC, assemble and test the systems in accordance with accompanying dry‐ and wet-test acceptance guidelines. Engineering drawings and related documentation will be provided.

Delivery of two pressure‐qualified EGIMs and accompanying dry‐ and wet-test acceptance reports must be completed and delivered within 40 days of receiving the components for validation prior to deployments of sensor modules anticipated in the latter half of 2017. Delivery will be to NOC, Southampton, SO14 3ZH.

The possibility exists for the bidder to make use of 25 square metre work space at the National Oceanography Centre's Marine Robotic Systems Innovation Centre (MARSIC) for approximately £2170 per month. Cost excludes the use of tools and machinery. At additional cost the testing facilities including large and small pressure test chambers can be accessed.

Example technical drawings of the completed EGIM can be found in the attachments.

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More information

Attachments

About the buyer

Contact name

Fiona Morris

Address

UK Shared Business Services Limited
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
England

Email

majorprojects@uksbs.co.uk