UK SBS PR17186 Gravity Meter

THIS TENDER CLOSES ON 12th February 2018 @ 14:00. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER.

Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. The Natural Environment Research Council, British Antarctic Survey have a requirement for a Gravity Meter.

Construction has begun on the RRS Sir David Attenborough - one of the most advanced polar research vessels in the world. From 2018 scientists researching oceans, ice and atmosphere will have access to state-of-the-art facilities on this floating laboratory.

The RRS Sir David Attenborough has a dedicated gravity meter room on-board. As part of the remit of the shipyard a wooden plinth 1200 x 1500 x 150mm thick will be installed within the gravity meter room.

The plinth is positioned to allow comfortable access to at least three sides for servicing of the gravity platform. Additional information: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.

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