Published date: 28 March 2024
Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.
Contract summary
Industry
Video equipment - 32323300
Cameras - 38651000
Underwater photography services - 79961320
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£50,000 to £100,000
Procurement reference
EW/UOP/UW Camera_Marine/012/24
Published date
28 March 2024
Approach to market date
3 August 2024
Contract start date
3 October 2024
Contract end date
3 October 2025
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 University of Plymouth is looking for the following interest from supplier on the following:
Procurement of towed underwater video camera set up for Applied Marine Ecosystems Research (aMER) unit - a key method of our research is surveying seabed ecosystems with an underwater camera to determine levels of biodiversity, habitat extent etc.; our current camera is not fit for purpose and has very dated technology (~ 15 years old) so we need a new camera and additional components to support our research and data collection. Camera must be high definition (not IP) with a resolution of at least 1080p/50fps and be suitable for identifying marine organisms to species level both via video and still frames (extracted from the video following data collection). The cable needs to be capable of operating at survey depths of ~90 metres with a maximum cable length of around ~250 metres. The video files must be stored in an easily accessible format e.g., MP4. Ideally, the camera would have integrated lasers for distance/size calibration, or at least compatible external lasers that can be controlled topside. Lights also need to be controlled topside.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | £100,000 |
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Procurement Team
Address
Drake Circus
PLYMOUTH
PL48AA
England
Telephone
01752 582057
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Approach to market date: 3 August 2024
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