Published Date: 16 May 2018
Tender Status: complete
Tender Opening Date: n/a
Tender Closing Date: 18 April 2018
Award Date: 16 May 2018
Contract Start Date: 9 July 2018
Contract End Date: 24 September 2018
Contract is suitable for SMEs: Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs: No
Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) Contract Type: Services
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 18th April 2018 14:00 hours. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.
All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.
Brief Description of Requirement
The National Oceanography Centre is wholly owned by the Natural Environment Research Council. The Southampton site was opened in 1995 and constructed with a design life of 125 years. The campus is an international centre of excellence, primarily in ocean and earth science, and marine technology. A significant level of scientific research is undertaken throughout the campus. Approximately 2000 persons are based at the site, employed by the Natural Environment Research Council, the University of Southampton and a number of associated tenants.
A project has been identified in the Marine Robotics Innovation Centre (MARSIC) an extension of the main building, for creating a synthetic working environment for research purposes. The existing ops room will be upgraded to include 6 high performance graphics workstations, a 6 screen video wall, as well as supporting infrastructure. The environment will accommodate 6 personnel in a single Synthetic Environment session and 12+ personnel for operations, meetings, etc. Additional capacity in terms of networking and power will be required to extend connectivity to the neighbouring room as and when needed.
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This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document.
How to Apply
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Contact name: n/a
Address: Polaris House North Star Avenue
SWINDON
SN21FF
England
Telephone: 01793 867005
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Email: [email protected]
Price Range: £150,000
