Profiling Floats for Ocean Data Collection
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Suppliers
4
Lots
2
Published
17 Mar 2022
Description
Framework Agreement for supply of profiling floats for ocean data collection, covering the following lots: Lot 1: Standard Argo with Iridium Communications Lot 2: Iridium Floats with Bio-Geochemical Sensors
Scope
- Reference
- DN583184
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 27 Jan 2022 to 26 Jan 2025
There is an option to extend for a further 12 months
- Main category
- goods
- CPV classifications
- 38200000
- Contract locations
- Southampton
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance to Technical Requirements | 50 | quality | — |
| Social Value | 10 | quality | — |
| Cost | 40 | cost | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 4 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Contract end
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Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard Argo with Iridium Communications | — | cancelled |
| 2 | Iridium Floats with Bio-Geochemical Sensors | — | cancelled |
Award 1· 1 supplier
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Award 2· 1 supplier
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Award 3· 1 supplier
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Award 4· 1 supplier
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Total lots
2
Awarded
2
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Awarded total
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Standard Argo with Iridium Communications
Start
27 Jan 2022
End
26 Jan 2025
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CPV
Iridium Floats with Bio-Geochemical Sensors
Start
27 Jan 2022
End
26 Jan 2025
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CPV
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