UK SBS FM16118 Constant Temperature Pump Replacement Works Invitation to Quote

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 13th September 2016 at 11:00 am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.

All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

Brief Introduction

The Constant Temperature (primary and secondary) pumps at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton (NOCS) are due for replacement. We have invited a pump supplier (Grundfos) to specify suitable replacements and the scope of works within this ITQ document makes reference to this suppliers products. You may tender using similar approved products from other suppliers provided that their performance is the same or exceeds the Grundfos products quoted. The Grundfos report is appended to the ITQ document. Where alternatives are proposed contractors must confirm that the pumps meet or exceed the Grundfos pumps and provide a clear payback report for the client. Note that the pumps operate in an hours run change over arrangement at fixed speed. At any one time one primary and one secondary time tends to be in operation.

Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System

This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document.

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To express your interest in this oppportunity email expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER

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