Supply of Underwater Lifting Platform for Towing Tank at University of Southampton
University of Southampton · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Underwater Lifting Platform for Towing Tank at University of Southampton
Awarded 14 Feb 2018
Awarded14 Feb 2018
Value£39,468.00
SupplierBlackfish Engineering Design Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 7y 9mo ago12mo term
Awarded 14 Feb 2018Expired 13 Feb 2019
About
The University of Southampton awarded a contract to Blackfish Engineering Design Ltd for the supply of an underwater lifting platform for a new towing tank at the Boldrewood Innovation Campus.
The platform, approximately 6 m x 2 m, will be permanently mounted at 3.5 m depth and used to attach floating models for hydrodynamics experiments under various wave conditions, expanding the tank's capabilities for offshore and renewable energy markets.
The contract value was £39,468.
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