Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0d-90fb-708e-9f93-17b6b259ccbe/underwater-lifting-platform-for-towing-tank closed GB open procedure # Underwater Lifting Platform for Towing Tank [University of Southampton](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-southampton) Estimated value Not stated Published 23 Oct 2017 Deadline Closed 15 Dec 2017 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The University of Southampton is currently finalising the fitup of a new towing tank in the Boldrewood Innovation Campus. This facility will be used to perform hydrodynamics experiments on ships, autonomous vehicles and various floating devices. In order to expand the capacities to this towing tank to the offshore and renewable energy markets, the University wished to acquire an underwater lifting platform for the tank. This platform will have dimensions of approximately 6 m x 2 m and will be permanently mounted to the bottom of the tank at 3.5 m depth. Floating models will be attached to this platform's floor and be tested in various waves conditions. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## CPV classification Lifting and handling equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4887fef7-8fdc-4df0-b020-392a5749373a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University of Southampton: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-southampton) [Sector More Industrial machinery tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/industrial-machinery) ## More tenders like this [Taps, cocks and valves – Armaturen für den Erdeinbau · Hamburger Energiewerke GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5420-7127-9c40-a62d1d50b931/germany-taps-cocks-and-valves-armaturen-fur-den-erdeinbau) [Miscellaneous cleaning machines – Siivouskoneet ja tekstiilienkäsittelylaitteet · Numera Palvelut Oy · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f6e-73fc-af88-53a623859b34/finland-miscellaneous-cleaning-machines-siivouskoneet-ja-tekstiilienkasittel) [Milling machines – 5-Achs-Fräsmaschine · Technische Universität Hamburg · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-415a-727e-8083-eeb94ff038d7/germany-milling-machines-5-achs-frasmaschine) [Boiler installations – Neubeschaffung von zwei baugleichen Heißwassererzeuger für den Standort Köpenick · BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-15f0-7290-b267-ee377bf4c98e/germany-boiler-installations-neubeschaffung-von-zwei-baugleichen-heisswassere) [Drinks dispensers – Warme drankenautomaten · Gemeente Almelo · 43 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1fb0-73b3-9de4-809143065220/netherlands-drinks-dispensers-warme-drankenautomaten) [Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery – Výstavba lanovej dráhy na Martinské hole · Mesto Martin · 57 days left · 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5ccc-70db-b65f-69eb1062d8b3/slovakia-miscellaneous-special-purpose-machinery-vystavba-lanovej-drahy-na-m)