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Two high frequency, field-deployable and low power CO2/N2O analyzers

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology has awarded a contract for the procurement of two high frequency, field-deployable and low-power CO2/N2O analyzers. The procurement method used was a direct procurement with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from August 24, 2022, to November 14, 2023. The project is related to analysers under the CPV classification and has a total value of £73,968.75. The tender deadline was August 23, 2022, with the contract period starting the next day. The procuring entity is seeking portable and weather-resistant instruments with specific sensitivity and operational requirements.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in manufacturing high precision environmental analysers to engage with the UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology. Businesses that can provide analyzers meeting the specified requirements for N2O sensitivity, field portability, long run time, and expedited lead times will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project is focused on goods procurement, specifically in the field of analysers, and is tailored for companies with the capability to deliver innovative and reliable environmental monitoring solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Two high frequency, field-deployable and low power CO2/N2O analyzers

Notice Description

The requirements call for two high precision, high frequency field-portable and low power CO2/N2O analyzers to operate in field environments including in remote tropical environments. A single tender action is requested for the following key reasons: *N2O Sensitivity: The instrument must be able to resolve N2O at the parts per trillion level. This requires that the instrument operates in the mid infrared (Mid IR) spectral range. MID IR based instruments such as the Aeris MIRA ULTRA have orders of magnitude greater sensitivity for N2O than alternative technologies utilised by all competing manufacturers. *Field portability: The analyser must be weather resistant, capable of operating in humid environments (>90% humidity) and weigh no more than 6 kg as analyzers will be routinely carried to and operated around remote field sites. *12 hr+ run time: No alternative analyser can satisfy the low power requirement and thus long run time required. The Aeris MIRA Ultra has the added advantage that any portable external battery can be used to power the instrument allowing for long run times (up to 24 hours using commercially available portable battery banks) without the need for additional, expensive proprietary batteries. *Lead time: This purchase is funded by a UKCEH capital award and must be receipted before the end of 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02791ea8-5103-404c-9fc1-6f4c680a5d3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f48df64-d4ff-437b-b71e-618ba8342362
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,968 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,968 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2022 - 14 Nov 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLINGFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AERIS TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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