The Department of Defence invites tenders for the provision of a Multi Beam Echo Sounder/ Sonar Systems for a Naval Service ship in 2013. The Naval Service may also, but is NOT obligated to, avai

Tender description

The contract will cover the provision and fit of a Multi Beam Echo Sounder/Sonar System. Where suitable, it will replace an existing system and use existing through hull apertures however it is appreciated that this may not be possible in every case. The Multi Beam Echo Sounder /Sonar System will be capable of building a three dimensional profile or picture of the seabed around the ship and will be suitable for seabed and water column searches in Search and Rescue, Security and Navigation Safety functions. Equipment will need to be delivered before 13 December 2013 however fitting will be subject to the availability of the ship and the exigencies of the Service. Procurement timeline: • Before 13 December 2013: Multi Beam Echo Sounder/ Sonar and transducer array with all associated control equipment, computers and displays: Qty 1 With the option for a second complete set in 2014 and a third in 2015. Tender to include quotation for fitting at a date to be determined in consultation with the Naval Service The full details of the requirements are outlined in Section 3 - Specification of Requirements.