UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
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Supply of Scientific Mooring Winch for RRS Sir David Attenborough

Awarded 22 Dec 2017

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Awarded22 Dec 2017
Value£75,200.00
SupplierWH Scott & Son Engineers Ltd
AgencyUK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
RegionSouth East
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 7y 11mo ago12mo term
Awarded 22 Dec 2017Expired 21 Dec 2018

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UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to WH Scott & Son Engineers Ltd for the supply of a special purpose-built scientific mooring winch for the RRS Sir David Attenborough, a polar research vessel.

The winch is required to deploy and recover scientific moorings, with specifications including a safe working load of at least 2 tonnes, smooth speed control from zero to 2 m/s, compatibility with wire and polyester ropes from 5 mm to 14 mm diameter, a compact footprint for a 1 by 1 m deck matrix, and a remote control system.

The system must be built to Lloyd's Register rules and regulations, comply with class and statutory requirements, and have a minimum life expectancy of 10 years with spare parts availability.

The contract value was AUD 75,200.

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