Published date: 3 June 2021
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
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
3 June 2021
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.
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
Supply and Installation of Aquarium Equipment
- Opportunity
- Published 9 December 2020
Attachments
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- MBA002 Evaluation Criteria (1).pdf
- Evaluation criteria
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- MBA002 Technical Specification.pdf
- Technical specifications
Links
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- https://www.mba.ac.uk/blog/aquarium-equipment-suppliers-needed-0
- Technical specifications
- Technical Specifications, Evaluation Criteria and FAQ
Additional text
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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
Award information
Awarded date
2 February 2021
Contract start date
16 February 2021
Contract end date
30 April 2021
Total value of contract
£57,942
This contract was awarded to 4 suppliers.
Charterhouse Technology Limited
Address
15-19 Cavendish Place, London, W1G 0DD
Reference
Companies House number: 02872980
Value of contract
£42,788
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Additional details
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Lot 2: Aquarium computer controllers
Lot 3: Water quality/control equipment
Lot 4: Lighting
Flowtech Water Solutions Limited
Address
Unit 1, Lock Flight Buildings
Wheatlea Road
Wheatlea Industrial Estate
Wigan
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, WN3 6XPReference
Companies House number: 05125479
Value of contract
£7,517
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Additional details
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Lot 1: Rectangular Aquaria Tanks of approximately 1000-1400 L volume capacity, with a minimum 9 0 cm depth, insulated or non-insulated.
Technovore
Address
Fairbairn House,
Higher Lane,
Plymouth,
PL1 2ANReference
No reference - sole trader
Value of contract
£6,960
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Additional details
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Lot 6: Installation service of aquaria equipment
Flowtech Water Solutions Limited
Address
Unit 1, Lock Flight Buildings
Wheatlea Road
Wheatlea Industrial Estate
Wigan
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom, WN3 6XPReference
Companies House number: 05125479
Value of contract
£677
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Additional details
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Amendment - modifications to tanks - Lot 1: Rectangular Aquaria Tanks of approximately 1000-1400 L volume capacity, with a minimum 9 0 cm depth, insulated or non-insulated.
About the buyer
Contact name
Rowena Stern
Address
The Laboratory
PLYMOUTH
PL12PB
England
Telephone
01752968709
Website
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Closing: 15 January 2021, 4pm