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Multiparameter Sondes for Fresh Water Monitoring

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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15 Apr 2021 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has recently completed a procurement process for "Multiparameter Sondes for Fresh Water Monitoring," aimed at acquiring water quality monitoring equipment for the Upstream Thinking project, specifically focused on assessing water quality in both streams and reservoirs. This open tender, classified under the agricultural and related products industry, concluded on 15th February 2021, while the resulting contract commenced on 18th March 2021 and is set to last until 17th April 2026. The main delivery area for this procurement is the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the awarded contract is valued at approximately £336,922.48.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and water quality instrumentation, particularly those that can provide probes and marine equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, enabling them to engage with a well-known academic institution and contribute to important environmental projects. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced sensing technology and data logging equipment will be especially suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Multiparameter Sondes for Fresh Water Monitoring

Notice Description

We are looking to purchase water quality monitoring equipment for the Upstream Thinking project, funded by South West Water. The project aims at understanding the impact of catchment interventions on water quality at catchment scale in both streams and reservoirs. The equipment will be deployed to give us an understanding of (1) turbidity and DOC issues in streams, and (2) algae blooms in reservoirs. In each environment, we seek to deploy a number of sondes (i.e. up to 28 in total) comprising the following combinations of parameters: Sonde A: o pH o Conductivity/temperature o Dissolved Oxygen o Turbidity Sonde B: o pH o Conductivity/temperature o Turbidity o fDOM Sonde C: o Turbidity o Dissolved Oxygen o Conductivity/temperature o Chlorophyll a o Phycocyanin The equipment will be deployed for a period of time and accessed periodically. It will need to include appropriate biofouling prevention, data logging and power capacity. The data download needs to be similar for all sensors, and all cables and/or hardware must be provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3670b3f4-6183-4082-9ea7-b4d085173a60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e987731c-2ebd-458e-8de9-d345f366514f
Current Stage
Award
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

33141641 - Probes

34930000 - Marine equipment

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£336,922 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2021 - 17 Apr 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUAREAD

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