JN 1036/2012
Provision of Submersible Remote Operated Vehicle, Irish Naval Service, Dept of Defence
3.1 Contract Requirements.
a. The NS seeks the supply of a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) for operational requirements that will fulfill the criteria set out below. Naval Service personnel may be required to visit and view the proposed ROV to confirm that it meets stated criteria.
b. The ROV must be capable of being easily launched and recovered off a small support vessel or operated from the back of a road vehicle on a quay wall.
c. The ROV must be sufficiently maintainable in the field by trained technicians.
d. ROV must meet the following specifications:
i. Minimum Depth Rating: 300m
ii. Maximum Dimensions: 1000mm L x 600mm W x 500mm H
iii. Maximum Weight in Air: 95kg (with ballast fitted)
iv. Minimum Payload: 10kg
e. The NS has five (5) new unused thrusters of the following description
i. Make: Sub Atlantic
ii. Model: SPE-75 Brushless Thrusters
iii. Thrust: 26kgf
These thrusters are to be fitted by the tendering company in a vectored configuration with one vertical thruster. The following characteristics are to be considered as a guide:
i. Operating forward speed: 3.5 knots
ii. Lateral speed: 3.0 knots
iii. Vertical speed: 2.0 knots
iv. Turning Rate: 120 deg per second
f. The NS has a Kongsberg Pan & Tilt camera Model OE14-122 rated to 1000m. Tendering companies are requested to include the optional fitting of this camera in such an ROV build. NS personnel will be available for consulting if required.
g. The ROV should be preconfigured to mount and operate search sonar heads already in service with the NS. Specification of such can be given upon request.
h. All PCBs in the ROV and surface control system are to be protected against;
i. over voltage
ii. reverse voltage
iii. overcurrent
i. ROV Unit: The ROV unit should have the following features as a minimum:
i. Thrusters (will be supplied by NS)
ii. Compass (accurate to 5 degrees)
iii. Pitch/Roll (accurate to 5 degrees)
iv. Altimeter (accurate to 0.3% FSD)
v. Depth Sensor (accurate to 0.3% FSD)
vi. Minimum of two (2) x front facing dimmable LED lights each of minimum 1600 lumen
vii. Option of one (1) x rear facing dimmable LED light of minimum 1600 lumen.
viii. One (1) x low lumen front mounted camera with a focus/zoom function. The option of fitting an additional front facing CCD camera is also to be included.
ix. Option of one (1) x rear mounted camera. Kongsberg Pan & Tilt Camera Model OE14-122, as discussed in paragraph ‘f’, is the desirable option. Options of different types and specification can be discussed with NS technical staff.
x. Flight Transit Case
xi. Lead Ballast Kit
xii. Launch & Recovery Lock Latch System
xiii. Client Junction Box to allow for future upgrade or addition of equipment.
xiv. To be capable of accepting tooling skids for future use.
j. Surface Power & Control Unit: The surface power and control unit should have the following features:
i. ROV unit to be powered by 110V-220V AC single phase supply.
ii. Control Cabinet must be portable i.e. Pelicase/Flight Case or equivalent.
iii. System is to be fitted with Voltmeter & Ammeter.
iv. System is to be fitted with Line Insulated Monitored System (LIMS) including alarms.
v. Earth fault test and reset facility.
vi. Emergency stop button is to be fitted to the control unit where all power will be disconnected in case of emergency.
vii. Control system to be capable of running off a Windows based PC.
viii. Diagnostic software that can identify faults and allow for simple troubleshooting action regardless if the ROV is subsea or on deck.
ix. Alarm list and history page.
x. Pilot information page that will give the pilot the following information;
a. Heading
b. Depth
c. Altitude
d. Pitch
e. Roll
f. Control and feedback of the operator commands
g. Set up and diagnostic information
xi. Video overlay of front facing camera picture to include minimum of: Date, time, depth, heading and option of user entering additional text, i.e. name of dive site etc.
xii. Option of fitting camera 1 and camera 2 feed to additional monitors. If there is an option of fitting a third monitor for a third ‘rear’ camera this is to be stated.
xiii. All labelling to be in English
k. Portable Pilot Control Unit: In order for the pilot to fly the ROV ergonomically, a portable control unit is required with the following typical functions;
i. Thrusters controls (variable power)
ii. Thrust trim controls in the vertical, lateral and axial directions
iii. Auto heading (accurate to +/- 5 degrees)
iv. Depth hold (accurate to +/- 0.5 metres)
v. Altitude hold (accurate to +/- 0.5 metres)
vi. Camera Controls including tilt, focus & zoom.
vii. Sufficient lead cable to allow pilot move onto deck and maintain visual of the ROV while on the surface.
viii. A secondary means of control, i.e. back up controller, is also required in the event of a failure.
ix. All labelling to be in English.
l. Tether: Tether to be a minimum of 350m in length with an outer diameter not exceeding 20mm containing the following;
i. Four (4) x CAT 7 screened twisted pair.
ii. Two (2) x standard screened twisted pair.
iii. Suitable number of standard copper single core power conductors.
m. Onsite familiarization training to be provided by the supplier which is to be included in the total cost.
n. Cost to include delivery to purchase address
o. Commissioning of ROV on delivery is essential.
p. Payment will be made in full on completion of commissioning of ROV and training.
q. Manufacturer to include delivery and commissioning schedule.
r. List of optional tools and accessories to be included.
s. Operators manual to be provided in English for all equipment supplied.
t. Servicing requirements and service schedule to be provided.
u. Service Manual for all equipment supplied to be provided in English.
v. Manufacturer to outline availability of after sales customer service.
w. Spare parts manual to be provided.
x. Manufacturer to state availability of spares and delivery times.
y. Delivery time from placement of order to be less than 60 Days.
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