Award

Provision of Geophysical Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2021 at 14:03

Award Notice
Tender

26 Feb 2021 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is conducting a public procurement process titled "Provision of Geophysical Equipment," focusing on the acquisition of geological and geophysical instruments. This procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Allied Associates Geophysical Limited, valued at £163,847. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 12 March 2021 to 31 March 2022. Bidders should note that the tender period ended on 8 March 2021, and the delivery address is located in Southampton, England (postal code SO17 1BJ).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the geophysical equipment sector and related fields to expand their market footprint. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this particularly beneficial, as they are encouraged to participate in such contracts. Those with the capability to supply components such as Ground Penetrating Radar systems, electromagnetic instruments, or various radar technologies will be well-suited to compete in fulfilling the needs of the University’s Archaeology department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Geophysical Equipment

Notice Description

Archaeology at Southampton has a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Ranked 29th in the world for Archaeology (QS World University Rankings, 2019) and 3rd for research power in the UK (REF, 2014), we have an international reputation as one of the leading centres for the study of archaeology, with high profile research projects carried out all over the world. Our syllabus covers the span of human history, from the emergence of our species to debates about the role of archaeology in contemporary society. Our staff are involved in archaeological fieldwork and investigations that feed into all our teaching. The range of taught programmes, as well as our research community and excellent facilities, emphasise how archaeology is a truly interdisciplinary subject that bridges the divide between the humanities and the sciences. To support ongoing research works and student experience, the Archaeology department at the University is looking to procure some Geophysical Equipment seperated out over 4 (four) Lots: * Lot 1: GPR (GPR equivalent to SIR-4000 and antennae) * Lot 2: 8 Channel Radar * Lot 3: ERT 128 probe system * Lot 4: Electromagnetic (EMI) systems (equivalent to CMD Explorer and Mini Explorer) A full overview of the above mentioned Lots, is provided in (File 2) Appendix 1: - Specification. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with bidders. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. Bidders are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of PQQ and/or Invitation to Tender Responses will be conducted via the In-Tend portal. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the bidder. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the tender documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your company against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Bidders are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant Pre-Qualification (if applicable) or Invitation to Tender documents via the In-Tend portal. Further instructions for the submission of Invitation to Tender responses are below. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log In 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the "My Tender Return" panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red "Submit Return" button. Please note that, to preserve the integrity of the tendering procedure, all queries must made be via the correspondence function within the In-Tend portal. In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a tender response, bidders are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-056cea33-f55d-4ea4-8dba-a10272e2dcf1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592b6dfa-7862-4c6a-b818-ec7c52352d07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,847 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIED ASSOCIATES GEOPHYSICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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