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Field Maintenance Services for a UK Meteorological and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (COSMOS-UK)

THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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04 Feb 2025 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) has completed its procurement process for Field Maintenance Services for the UK Meteorological and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (COSMOS-UK). The tender, identified as WR384-24, falls under the industry category of sensors and measuring instruments (CPV codes 35125100, 38120000, and 38300000). The location for these services is based in Wallingford, England, with postal code OX10 8BB. The contract, awarded under an open procedure, spans from 31 January 2025 to 31 December 2028, with an optional extension to 2029. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 15 November 2024 and the award date on 2 December 2024. The contract value amounts to £544,895 GBP, with an award value of £428,020 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring equipment and maintenance, particularly those proficient in sensor technology and project management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete for such tenders due to the focus on flexible, responsive maintenance solutions and the supply of high-precision environmental sensors. Companies engaged in the provision and maintenance of meteorological instruments, soil moisture sensors, and related equipment will find substantial growth prospects through sustaining and expanding their operations within the COSMOS-UK network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Field Maintenance Services for a UK Meteorological and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (COSMOS-UK)

Notice Description

The COSMOS-UK network was established by UKCEH in 2013, and continues to grow, a long-term network of soil moisture monitoring sites for the United Kingdom. The network provides "near-real time" soil moisture data for use in a variety of applications including farming, water resources, flood forecasting and land-surface modelling. Each site is equipped with an instrument that uses cosmic rays to sense soil moisture over an area of about 12 hectares (about 30 acres). Data from the network have the potential to transform the way that we understand and model the natural environment. COSMOS-UK network exploits a Cosmic-Ray Neutron Sensor to measure soil moisture. The network also includes a range of research grade environmental sensors including: rain gauges; point soil moisture sensors; soil heat flux plate; soil temperature sensors; 4-component radiometer; relative humidity and air temperature sensors; barometric pressure; 3-dimensional ultrasonic anemometer; snow depth sensor; snow water equivalent and static camera. A data logger captures and forwards data in near-real time, using IP networking over cellular mobile or satellite communication links. The instrumentation is contained within 12 x 3 m fenced compounds, often on farmland or nature reserves. These monitoring sites are nearly all solar powered with associated battery packs, in remote locations. The new PPM contract will start in January 2025 and run for the next four years with an optional extension to the contract for one year. The PPM contract will require the below goods and services: 1. Annual Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for up to 45 stations in 2025-2028 with optional 2029 extension in the COSMOS-UK network; 2. The associated management and supply of parts ready for installation during annual PPMs (including re-calibration, repair and replacement of sensors from third parties); 3. Minor maintenance of the compound (vegetation, post and wire fence); 4. Project management services to a recognised standard.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25ee0fec-b246-40e7-999a-12fb43ac6a00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d6c553-b4ec-447b-839e-98816358e717
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

CPV Codes

35125100 - Sensors

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£544,895 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£428,020 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 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
THE 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

CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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