Tender

Supply and Installation of a Gravity Gradiometer for Underground Surveying

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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08 Jul 2019 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently conducting a tender process for the supply and installation of a gravity gradiometer for underground surveying, referenced as SC7401/19. This project falls within the geophysical instruments industry category and has a total budget of up to £1,166,666.66 plus VAT. The tender period is open until 1 August 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 26 August 2019, lasting until 13 March 2020. The project is being funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and is part of a larger initiative to enhance the geophysics community's capabilities in characterising buried infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geophysical instruments, sensor technology, and related engineering services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for underground surveying, along with the necessary training and support, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly those with expertise in the transportable and characterisation tools relevant to the natural sciences and technology sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of a Gravity Gradiometer for Underground Surveying

Notice Description

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A GRAVITY GRADIOMETER FOR UNDERGROUND SURVEYING - UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM. REFERENCE: SC7401/19 This project is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the procurement is dependent on the final funding agreement. The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply and installation of a transportable gravity gradiometer for the detection of underground targets such as buried infrastructure (culverts, sewers, tunnels), mineshafts or voids. This will be used to act as a characterisation tool for the UKCRIC National Buried Infrastructure Facility, to characterise test sites in the field for the Geophysics project within the Quantum Technology Hub in Sensors and Timing, and to provide currently unavailable gravity gradiometry data to the geophysics community. Moreover, the gradiometer and survey data will be continuously used for demonstration to end-users throughout the research programme, creating early market pull for the sensors coming being developed in the Hub. Overall budget for this item is up to PS1,166,666.66 + VAT, delivery to the NBIF, training and manuals and warranties over the length of the hub grant. Additional information: 1.1 All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; http://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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/17df3cf1-945f-4c8a-b646-ad79bf1052b7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

38240000 - Gravity geophysical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Aug 2019 - 13 Mar 2020 6-12 months
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 BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

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