UK SBS RE17430 Scientific Mooring Winch

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 30th November 2017 at 14:00 Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control . All tender information must be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal Scientific Mooring Winch Construction has begun on the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) - one of the most advanced polar research vessels in the world. From 2018 scientists researching oceans, ice and atmosphere will have access to state-of-the-art facilities on this floating laboratory. The SDA will support scientific moorings, thus NERC/BAS need the ability to deploy and recover scientific mooring from on board the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA). To do so, a special purpose build scientific mooring winch is needed. Specifications: 1. The winch and associated parts must be kept as simple as possible, whilst being structurally well-engineered. 2. The system has to be built to Lloyd's Registers Rules and Regulations. 3. Equipment to comply with all Class and statutory requirements. 4. The system has to have a life expectancy of a minimum of 10 years (preferred 10-15 years). For this time period spare parts must be available. 5. A self-contained system, with sufficient cable (to allow positioning of the winch anywhere on the aft deck) and rating to work off the ship's power supply. 6. A safe working load (SWL) of not less than 2 tonnes. 7. Smooth speed control in both directions from zero to at least 2m/s. 8. The system must be electrically powered. 9. The system has to be able to work with wire rope and polyester ropes from 5 mm to 14 mm diameter. 10. A compact and accessible footprint to allow easy securing to 1 by 1 m deck matrix. 11. A remote control system which allows the winch driver to walk/work freely around the winch system. Delivery is required by end of June 2018. The scientific mooring winch must come with a minimum warranty of 12 months. The full detailed specification can be found in the attached RE17430 Scientific Mooring Winch ITQ Invitation to Quote document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email