UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a contract for the Natural Environment Research Council, British Antarctic Survey. The requirement is for the supply of the main gravity meter unit including: Stabilising Platform Enclosure Base plate and rack with vibration isolator The Gravity Meter must be able to be fixed into position, and shall have capability to operate at sea in challenging environmental conditions and rough seas.

UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a contract for the purchase of 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 requirement is for the supply of the main gravity meter unit including: Stabilising Platform Enclosure Base plate and rack with vibration isolator The Gravity Meter must be able to be fixed into position, and shall have capability to operate at sea in challenging environmental conditions and rough seas

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