Tender

Compact Optical spectrometers

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Tender

03 Nov 2022 at 17:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is procuring 2 compact optical spectrometers for CO, N2O, and H2O measurements in the atmosphere. The contract, valued at £75,000 GBP, falls under the CPV code for Spectrometers. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions by November 25, 2022. The contract period is set to start on February 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2024. Businesses specializing in environmental monitoring equipment in the South West of the United Kingdom may find this tender opportunity particularly relevant, especially SMEs.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in developing compact optical spectrometers for atmospheric measurements. The University of Bristol, backed by UKRI - Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), aims to enhance the UK DECC Network for greenhouse gas monitoring. Successful bidders will need to comply with CE/UKCA standards and meet the outlined technical specifications. The contract is on a limited procurement method, with a competitive quotation process below the threshold. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the stated conditions and delivery requirements outlined by the University of Bristol.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Compact Optical spectrometers

Notice Description

This project represents an expansion and enhancement of the current UK Deriving Emissions linked to Climate Change (DECC) network, a UK government funded project in order to extend measurements of greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances. Systems will be installed at remote atmospheric measurement stations within the UK and data used to monitor atmospheric greenhouse gas mixing ratios. The contract is for 2 x optical spectrometers for CO, N2O and H2O measurements in the atmosphere. The systems should be/have: compact, rack mountable (3U or less); lightweight (less than 10 kg each); low power consumption (30 W or less once warmed up and under normal operations); use mid-infrared laser spectroscopy; a measurement frequency of 2 Hz or faster; a measurement temperature operating range between 10 - 35 @C. a precision (1 sigma) at 5 minutes better than 0.04 ppb N2O, 0.05 ppb CO and 10 ppm H2O; instrumental drift < 0.1 ppb; communicate with GCWerks for data acquisition; communicate via RJ45 or RS-232; control cavity pressure on the outlet of the cavity to ensure cavity stability; Run on 230VAC use an external pump. Shipment to the School of Chemistry and an installation manual should be included. This procurement is to measure atmospheric N2O and CO as part of the Building a Green Future Capital Aware 2022/23 upgrade of the UK DECC Network. The required system needs to fully allow data acquisition by GCWerks. The equipment must comply with CE/UKCA Standards This procurement is funded by UKRI - Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The contract must be in place before March 2023. The contract will be on the University of Bristol Terms and Conditions. There will not be any negotiations on any of the substantive terms of the tender documents, including the Conditions of Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ab19a95-37c2-42fb-9632-300ff783937f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS8 1TS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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