UK SBS PR17159 NERC Multibeam Echo Sounder

Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply direct to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control. THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 20TH FEBRUARY 2018 AT 14:00.

This tender is to procure two multi-beam echosounder (MBES) sonar systems (1 primary and 1 spare) for use primarily on NERC's new 2000m depth rated AUV platform Autosub2KUI which will begin engineering trials in 2019. Further details of the existing Autosub6000 and Autosub3 AUVs can be found at http://noc.ac.uk/facilities/marine-autonomous-robotic-systems/autosubs.

The full technical specification can be viewed as an attachment in the Emptoris e-sourcing portal.

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