Published date: 3 October 2024

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.


Closing: 31 October 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Marine equipment - 34930000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£120,000

Procurement reference

METOFC001-DN746074-96432109

Published date

3 October 2024

Closing date

31 October 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

9 November 2024

Contract end date

2 October 2027

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 current network of Mobilis DB14000 series data buoys are tethered to the seabed with inverse catenary rope moorings. These moorings are expected to survive for 6+ years. Mooring depths vary across sites from 750m to 4800m.
The mooring ropes need to be delivered to - The National Oceanographic Centre, Waterfront Campus European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH.
This tender is for a 3 year zero-commitment contract with an option to extend for a further year. Mooring ropes will be replaced on a as and when need basis.


About the buyer

Contact name

Isabel Kumik

Address

Fitzroy Road
Exeter
EX1 3PB
United Kingdom

Email

isabel.kumik@metoffice.gov.uk

Website

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk