UK SBS RE18431 - Submarine Navigation Pack

Tender description

*AWARDED* The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 30th November at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. This tender is to provide the navigation package for the NOCs new under ice submarine known as Autosub 2000 under ice (A2KUI). As with all the Autosub vehicles, navigation on surface will be by GPS and while submerged by dead-reckoning. Dead-reckoning requires, as a minimum, accurate heading and velocity information. A2KUI requires an advanced dead-reckoning system with the ability to use multiple sensors to aid the submarines position. The minimum navigation inputs A2KUI needs to combine are: • 2 or more ADCP/DVLs (one up one down) • Inertial navigation (Gyros) • Depth Sensors • USBL & LBL inputs • GPS inputs This tender is to provide the backbone of the A2KUI navigation system by providing a single unit, which contains a Gyro, Single DVL/ADCP, Pressure Sensors & the ability to plug other navigation sensors in. A full specification can be found in the ITQ document attached to this notice. 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. 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.