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PURCON 1059 Distributed sensor interrogators: Acoustic, Strain and Temperature - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process for the purchase of distributed sensor interrogators for acoustic, strain, and temperature monitoring. The tender, named PURCON 1059, involved the acquisition of technology for subsurface monitoring. The contract was valued at £413,374 and awarded to Silixa Ltd. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 21st December 2022. The contract period is from 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory, optical equipment, and research services industry categories. The University of East Anglia is the buying organisation, located in Norwich, East of England, United Kingdom. Businesses suited to compete in this tender should have expertise in environmental research technologies such as distributed sensing. The successful bidder, Silixa Ltd, will provide the needed distributed sensor interrogators to assist the university in its subsurface monitoring endeavours.

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Notice Title

PURCON 1059 Distributed sensor interrogators: Acoustic, Strain and Temperature - AWARD

Notice Description

Traditional methods of subsurface monitoring are restricted in either time or space. Spot measurements record continuously but lack spatial resolution. Campaign measurements capture high spatial resolution data at a single point in time. Distributed Sensing (DS) is a brand-new technology for environmental research that does not rely upon individual sensors but utilises optical fibre. DS methods will become increasingly used to analyse systems on a new range of scales - the high spatial resolution allows for microscopic-scale studies; the length of cables enables large-scale investigations. The University of East Anglia has acquired funding for a system that includes distributed acoustic sensor (DAS), distributed strain sensor (DSS) and distributed temperature sensor (DTS). DAS to record high-frequency ground motion associated with natural sources such as earthquakes and active sources for exploration, DSS to record slower ground deformation from sources such as tectonic slip, glacial rebound and erosional processes, and DTS to capture temperature profiles and variations in the subsurface. Thus, DiSTANS (Distributed Strain, Temperature and Acoustic seNsing Suite) will contribute to answering many challenging questions related to the subsurface, and their control on the surface environment. Hence, DiSTANS will be deployed in a range of potentially hazardous environments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4fc1bdb-800d-4ae2-8b5a-8e392ac3484f
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£413,374 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SILIXA

Further Information

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