Purchase of Inshore Research Vessel

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Inshore Research Vessel

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Inshore Research Vessel Tender Details

We require to purchase a fully-fitted and finished inshore research vessel for marine survey and biology research work to be moored on a private mooring, subject to periodic drying. The vessel should have capacity for up to 10 passengers plus two crew and meet MCA Category 3 specification.

Selection criteria will include:

Fit for purpose: The vessel will be used for research and teaching purposes to deploy sampling and trawling equipment as well as deploy and recover divers Sampling equipment will include a 2m beam trawl, crab pots, sediment sampling gear, remotely operated vehicles, small CTDs. The hull design should be such that the platform is stable and have sufficient power to trawl a light beam trawl.

Engine specifications: The vessel should be driven by outboard or inboard engines with sufficient power to trawl a 2m beam trawl under full load (up to 12 persons). We will consider cruising speed, ease of maintenance and fuel economy.

Sampling gear and diver deployment: We require a winching system for deployment and recovery of sampling gear and also for anchor recovery as well as a frame for attaching trawl gear at the aft of the vessel. We will also use the vessel for scientific diving and therefore require the ability to deploy and retrieve divers.

Security and safety: The vessel must be fully lockable with toughened windows, seating and storage. The vessel must also be fully equipped with electronics (safety, navigation and communications) and safety equipment (examples given below).

Ancillaries: The quotation should include supply (and where necessary, fitting) all ancillary equipment (anchor, warp/chain, additional safety equipment, bollards/steel work/fairleads and mooring posts/railing etc.) and fenders etc. as would be required of a small research/survey vessel.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=28930

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

a) Commodity Codes

b) Delivery Location/Area

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

One

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Suppliers Instructions: How to Express Interest in this Tender

1. Register your company on the eTenderwales portal (this is only required once)

– Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

– Click the “Click here to register” link

– Accept the terms and conditions and click “continue”

– Enter your correct business and user details

– Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete

– You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)

2. Express an Interest in the tender

– Login to the portal with the username/password

– Click the “Open Access ITT” link. (These are Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier)

– Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.

– Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.

– This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)

– Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box

3. Responding to the tender

– You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting)

– You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification

– Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT

– There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)

If you require any further assistance use the online help or the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon – Fri (8am – 6pm) on:

– eMail: help@bravosolution.co.uk

– Phone: 0800 368 4850 / Fax: 020 7080 0480

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage – Any candidate may submit a tender.

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

AU/IBERS/PIP 2015

4.3

Time Limits

b) Time-limit for receipt of completed tenders
24-07-2015  Time  12:00

c) Estimated award date 28-08-2015

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

EN

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:28930)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice

19-06-2015