Purchase of Armoured Underwater TV Cables

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for purchase of two replacement underwater TV (UWTV) cables for seabed surveys.

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for purchase of two replacement underwater TV (UWTV) cables for seabed surveys.

The purchase of two new 450 m armoured cable is required to tow a modified sand-eel dredge to monitor sand-eel distribution around North Sea Scottish coasts. The cable will also be used in Wet Renewable surveys and observation of Nephrops distribution, in areas where particularly hard sea-bed would quickly damage conventional plastic cables

SPD will be scored on a pass/fail basis.

Question scoring methodology for Award Criteria outlined in Invitation to Tender.

0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.

1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled.

2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas.

3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled.

4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full.