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• DL-26·9PKOQMaritimeCore defencePublished 22 Oct 2026Live — open
  CEFAS26-115 ITT for a Small Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

  CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

  Cefas currently uses hand deployable multi-parameter sondes (CTDs) for collecting water column data. With the advent of easy-to-use small AUVs we wish to supplement these programs with more autonomous data collection. We envision a platform which will collect data comparable with our current instruments, which can also operate fully autonomously for a period of hours while our staff conduct other activities. 3. Technical Requirement Cefas require one small autonomous underwater vehicle equipped with biogeochemical sensors to supplement our water quality monitoring efforts. 3.1 The vehicle will be capable of collecting marine biogeochemical observations to a depth of 250 m. 3.2 It will weigh no more than 20 kg in air and will be deployable by a single person by hand, from shore or small vessels. 3.3 It will be fitted with sensors meeting the following specifications. 3.3.1 Temperature: Range: 0°C to 35°C Initial accuracy: ±0.01° Resolution: 0.0005°C Time constant: ~1s Typical stability: < 0.002°C per year 3.3.2 Conductivity Range: 0–85 mS/cm Initial accuracy: ±0.003 mS/cm Resolution: 0.001 mS/cm Typical stability: < 0.02 mS/cm per year 3.3.3 Oxygen concentration Range: 0–500 µM Initial accuracy: ±2 µM Resolution: 0.1 µM Time constant: < 8 s Typical stability: < 0.5 % per year 3.3.4 Chlorophyll-a fluorescence 3.3.5 Optical backscatter / turbidity 3.3.6 The following optional sensors are of value: • fDOM • Photosynthetically active radiation (Cosine) 3.4 It will be capable of maintaining a fixed depth from the seabed. 3.5 It will be capable of repeatedly navigating a saw-tooth transect mission plan in the presence of horizontal currents up to 2 knots, while maintaining navigation performance. 3.6 It will have an endurance of no less than 5 hours under the stated conditions in this Specification. 3.7 Mission planning will be possible via software graphical user interface. 3.8 Surface communications will be provided; VHF or Iridium SBD are acceptable. 3.9 The vehicle will be fitted with high-visibility markings and means of surface location and recovery. 3.10 The vehicle’s software will have safeguards to prevent the operation of a dangerous mission plan. e.g. a maximum depth specified beyond the capabilities of the vehicle. 3.11 The vehicle will have an abort-mission procedure to safely return the vehicle to the surface when it encounters an issue with its navigation, internal monitors or sensors. 3.12 Data should be easily downloadable from the vehicle, and the process take no more than a few minutes. 4 Environmental Considerations 4.1 The system should have a low power consumption. 4.2 The system should be designed for reuse/remanufacture and of regenerative nature to eliminate waste where possible. 4.3 Consideration of how packaging will be managed. Ideally at the time of delivery and/or installation the Supplier will remove packaging and dispose of by ethical and environmentally friendly methods. Where possible packaging is to be re-used or recycled. 4.4 Consideration of life cycle assessment for the equipment. 5 Hardware, Software, PC, Licenses, operating systems 5.1 Any software required to operate the vehicle will be compatible with Windows 11 operating system, built in line with NCSC guidance and updates available for the lifetime of the machine. 5.2 Any software licences required for the operation of the vehicle will be a one-off purchase only and not be as a subscription service. Please confirm this in your response and include all one-off costs in Appendix 6 – Pricing Schedule. 5.3 If a cloud-based service is required to operate the vehicle or manage its data, demonstrate how our data would be kept secure. Any cloud servers must be located within UK or Northern Europe. 5.4 Details of the proposed data transfer method(s) between the vehicle, operating software and user are required, including any internet connection or remote access needed. 5.5 It will operate without an internet connection. At a minimum, the vehicle must be able to be deployed without one. Details of which functions are available offline and which need an internet connection are required. All data collected by the vehicle, and any data derived from it, will belong to Cefas. 6 Compatibility with existing hardware/software/equipment (if applicable) 6.1 Intercomparison with our existing instruments is valued and we prefer vehicles which have integrated RBR instruments, specifically the RBR Legato and Tridente. Suppliers proposing this will be scored higher. 7 Training 7.1 The unit will not require extensive training and Cefas must be able to easily set up and start use. Suppliers will provide information to confirm the set up process and any relevant information needed to understand. 7.2 Manuals and associated training materials must be provided. 8 Ease of maintenance 8.1 Rechargeable batteries are preferred. 8.2 Calibration of the sensors should be easy, preferably they can be simply removed and independently calibrated in a lab. 8.3 The sensors should be independently replaceable. 9 Parts, Consumables and Updates 9.1 Software updates are expected to be included for the lifetime of the vehicle at no additional cost. 9.2 Replacement parts will be made available at reasonable cost. 9.3 An indication of annual servicing requirements and costs must be provided in your submission. 10 Warranties, Guarantees, Servicing 10.1 Warranties will start from the point of acceptance of delivery and once the goods have been tested to ensure they are in working order. Cefas expect minimum warranty period of 12 months to be included in the purchase 11. Delivery It is essential that delivery is made to Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory week commencing 15th March 2027. You should confirm lead time in your bid submission. Please refrain from bidding if you are unable to guarantee delivery by this date. If the awarded supplier is unable to meet the delivery date agreed in the final Contract, Cefas reserves the right to terminate the Contract as per the Conditions of Contract. 12. Location for goods to be delivered Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft NR33 0HT INCOTERMS: All pricing provided must be inclusive of shipping to ‘INCOTERM DDP’ if item is being imported. 13. Data Protection 13.1. Tenderers should note that the Authority requires all Tenderers are to be registered under the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) and comply with (or equivalent national legislation) by the time their responses to the Invitation to Tenders (ITT) are submitted. The Authority will require evidence of such registration such as DPA notification number with the Tenderers response to the ITT. 13.2. Where appropriate the Authority may require Tenderer to complete and share with the Authority a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) to demonstrate correct handling of personal identifiable information in compliance with the DPA 2018. 14. Security 14.1. Where appropriate the Authority may require Tenderer’s personnel appointed to work on the contract to comply with HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Tenderers should note that they will be required to supply all necessary information and documentation needed by the Authority to enable such checks to be made before the commencement of any contract and must meet the costs associated with carrying out such checks. 14.2. From time to time the Authority may have higher security requirements and the Provider’s personnel working on the contract will need to “undertake and complete national security vetting at Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) or Security Check (SC) levels. 14.3. Where appropriate the Authority may require the Tenderer’s information technology infrastructure to be certified to Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) or ISO27001 and provide a copy of the CE+ certificate or a copy of the ISO27001 certificate and the ISO27001 Statement of Applicability (SoA). 15. Contract Duration The Contract implementation is expected to start 15 December 2026 and will remain in effect until the expiry of the warranty period.

  Value band

  £100k

  Closes in

  21d 19h

  Mon 16 Nov, 12:00

  Lifecycle

  1. Pipeline
  2. Open
  3. Awarded
• DL-26·75EMOLogistics & supportCore defencePublished 22 Oct 2026Live — open
  Uniforms, Workwear, PPE, Clothing and Associated Services

  Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)

  Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Uniforms, Workwear including accessories, footwear and bags, PPE and Associated services such as but not limited to decontamination, repairs, stock management.

  Value band

  £100m

  Closes in

  18d 0h

  Thu 12 Nov, 17:00

  Lifecycle

  1. Pipeline
  2. Open
  3. Awarded
• DL-26·LZQGDLogistics & supportCore defenceBid via DSPPublished 22 Oct 2026Live — open
  The Supply of Electricity to MOD sites in Northern Ireland

  Defence Infrastructure Organisation

  PROCUREMENT SUMMARY Procedure: Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Contract Length: 24 Months + 12 Month Extension + 12 Month Extension. Maximum Contract Duration: 48 Months. Annual Consumption: Approximately 30.1 GWh. Meter Portfolio: 23 Half-Hourly, 110 Non-Half-Hourly. Portfolio Coverage: Commercial and Domestic Electricity Supplies. Geographic Scope: MOD Sites throughout Northern Ireland. Pricing model: Variable price, cost-plus. Award Basis: Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). Evaluation Split: Technical 50%, Commercial 40%, Social Value 10%. Estimated Total Contract Value: £25,886,000 excluding VAT. 1. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY The Contracting Authority is the Ministry of Defence (MOD), acting through the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). The DIO is responsible for supporting defence outputs through the management, maintenance, development and operation of the defence estate. The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced electricity supplier to deliver commercial and domestic electricity supply services to MOD establishments throughout Northern Ireland. The Ministry of Defence seeks a supplier capable of delivering secure, reliable, value-for-money electricity services across the Northern Ireland defence estate whilst supporting defence outputs, operational resilience, sustainability objectives and effective stewardship of public funds. 2. PROCUREMENT REFERENCE Procurement Reference: 715787474. 3. BACKGROUND The Ministry of Defence occupies a diverse estate across Northern Ireland comprising military establishments, training areas, operational facilities, administrative buildings, technical infrastructure, residential accommodation and associated support facilities. Electricity is a critical service supporting defence capability, operational readiness, training outputs, estate resilience and the wellbeing of personnel and their families. The Authority requires a supplier capable of delivering a secure, reliable and efficient electricity supply service across the full meter portfolio while supporting statutory compliance, financial transparency, sustainability objectives and operational resilience. The successful supplier will become a key strategic utility provider to the Authority and shall work collaboratively with DIO and its service delivery partners during the contract term. 4. OBJECTIVE OF THE PROCUREMENT The objective of this procurement is to establish a single contract for the provision of electricity supply services covering both commercial and domestic consumption. The Authority seeks a supplier capable of delivering: • Secure electricity supplies • Accurate and timely billing • High-quality customer service • Consumption data management • Sustainability reporting • Carbon reduction support • Strong contract management • Continuous service improvement. The Authority wishes to create a contract that enables value for money whilst ensuring continuity of supply and supporting Government sustainability objectives. 5. CONTRACT SCOPE The scope includes all activities necessary to provide a complete electricity supply service across the MOD portfolio in Northern Ireland. The successful supplier will provide all services required from meter registration through to final invoicing. The supplier shall assume full responsibility for management of all electricity supply accounts included within the contract. 6. COMMERCIAL ELECTRICITY SUPPLY REQUIREMENT Commercial supply points include: • Military establishments • Single living accommodation • Storage sites • Headquarters buildings • Offices • Training facilities • Workshops • Warehouses • Security facilities • Communication facilities. 7. DOMESTIC ELECTRICITY SUPPLY REQUIREMENT Domestic supplies include: • Service Family Accommodation • Other authorised MOD residential properties. 8. METERING The estate uses the following types of meters: • Half-hourly meters • Non-half-hourly meters • Domestic meters • Commercial meters. Actual portfolio data is included within the tender documentation. 9. CONTRACT TERM The proposed contract term is: 24 months initially with two option years (2+1+1). The Authority reserves the right to exercise extension periods at its sole discretion. 10. PRICING MECHANISM The pricing model selected for this procurement is a variable price, cost-plus model. 11. EVALUATION METHODOLOGY Tenders will be assessed using a Quality:Price ratio as below: 60 Quality / 40 Price Minimum standards of legal, financial capacity and technical ability and the evidence required from suppliers to prove that they satisfy quality standards are contained in the ITT document. A Weighted Value for Money (WVFM) Index will be used to calculate the Total Scores. Full details of the evaluation methodology are included in the tender documentation. 12. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Supplier performance will be measured by the following KPI’s: 1. Timely Billing. 2. Query and Complaint Resolution. 3. Metering and Registration Performance. 4. Data Quality and Reporting. 5. Unbilled sites. 6. Social Value – Fair Work. Detailed KPIs are included within the contract documents 13. SOCIAL VALUE The Authority will evaluate social value as part of the award process using Model Award Criteria (MAC) 1a - Create and/or retain high-quality jobs. 14. DEFENCE SOURCING PORTAL GUIDANCE ON RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE: Suppliers must be registered on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) before they can participate in this opportunity. Go to the DSP homepage (link below): https://contracts.mod.uk Then select 'Register now' and follow steps to complete registration. Current Defence Opportunities can be viewed by anyone using the DSP opportunity search facility. Please search using the procurement reference: 715787474. Once the opportunity listing is located: Select the Project Title. Review the project and opportunity details. Locate the linked ITT within the Published Lots section. Select"Go To Project Details". Select the ITT name to view the ITT documentation and details. To participate in the procurement please review the ITT requirements and supporting documents. Select"Express Interest" or"Intend to Respond". After expressing interest, the ITT will move into the supplier's My ITTs area where the tender response can be completed and submitted. Please contact [email protected] for any queries on the above process.

  Value band

  £25.9m

  Closes in

  28d 23h

  Mon 23 Nov, 16:00

  Lifecycle

  1. Pipeline
  2. Open
  3. Awarded