Supply and Installation of Aquarium Equipment

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The Marine Biological Association (MBA) based in Plymouth, UK wishes to advertise an opportunity to supply and install aquarium equipment in separate lots for 12 single unit aquaria. We are looking for suppliers to provide some or all of the equipment listed below: Lot 1: Rectangular Aquaria Tanks of approximately 1000L volume capacity, insulated or non-insulated. Lot 2: Aquarium computer controllers (monitor and modify water quality by use of probes and operating float switches, valves and other equipment) with pH, redox, conductivity, salinity and temperature probes - expandable to include oxygen probes. Including any required powerbars. Lot 3: Water quality/control equipment (general aquarium equipment) including biofilters, UV filters, pumps, protein skimmers, heaters and chillers. Lot 4: Lighting. A) Supplying Custom made LED light panels capable of producing 100 PAR at 60cm depth and b) installation of the lighting into the aquarium system Lot 5: Tank plumbing and operating equipment - solenoid valves, pipework, cabeling, FPS sheeting, waterproof cabinets Lot 6: Installation service of aquaria equipment from Lot 1-5 at MBA in Plymouth We have (EUR 75341) funds for the purchase and installation of the equipment (Lot 1-6 inclusive). Suppliers can bid for as many lots as they wish. Suppliers need to be registered business in the EU, with comprehensive business insurance and a proven track record of supplying commercial or large-scale aquaria for the past 5 years. All equipment needs to comply with EU safety regulations with a minimum 2 years warranty on equipment. All bidders should explain how their quote meets the requirements and criteria for the lot for which they applied. Additional information: The technical specification and evaluation criteria is also available on the MBA website at www.mba.ac.uk/news