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2 flux tower systems for upgrading the network in Wales

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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05 Jul 2021 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, which is seeking to purchase two flux tower systems to upgrade their network in Wales. This project is classified under the goods category with a budget of £79,885.94. The procurement method is a single tender action, which reflects the absence of competition due to technical reasons, and the contract period is set from 5th July 2021 to 27th September 2021, following the tender period that concluded on 1st July 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in high-quality scientific equipment and instruments, such as Campbell Scientific Limited, who have successfully secured the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer compatible and reliable products may also find this procurement attractive, especially those focusing on environmental monitoring solutions, ensuring enhanced data reliability and technical support within the UK market.

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Notice Title

2 flux tower systems for upgrading the network in Wales

Notice Description

2 x new eddy covariance (EC) flux station including CPEC310 H2O/CO2 infrared gas analyser (IRGA) are required to upgrade existing, lower specification stations within the growing EC network. The Campbell Scientific Ltd. (CSL) instruments and parts are essential for enabling the continuation of comparable long-term measurements. Additionally, and crucially, the CPEC310 systems and supporting environmental instrumentation provide the high quality data required for UKCEH science. These systems are more autonomous systems designed specifically to minimise UKCEH staff time (e.g. field maintenance, field data capture) and T&S costs that are incurred with regular field visits. Procuring the complete system from CSL as a single supplier lowers overall costs and ensures full compatibility of instruments, whilst providing enhanced warranty and technical support benefits (e.g. logger programming). CSL are based within the UK, thereby reducing shipping costs, import duty and risk now that the UK has left the EU single market. The CSL equipment is required, as opposed to other suppliers, to: Optimise technical compatibility when compared to existing UKCEH flux stations as well as global research and expertise; Improve data reliability and accuracy for consistency and data lineage across present and future UKCEH EC datasets; Ensure the new work is practical and cost-effective by using well-tested, reliable sensors, known to the team and the data users; Maintain our relationship with CSL who consistently provide high-quality service and support, thereby ensuring we deliver the highest-quality science; Maintain our relationship with a UK-based company for easier and more cost-effective procurement and maintenance of goods and services. Additional information: Compliant with 32(2)(b)(ii) - Competition is absent for technical reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-604ab418-f32b-457a-a909-c50ca2c4ce9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ee0786b-9245-4665-b752-9f7fe14225e1
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38427000 - Fluxmeters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,885 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,885 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2021 - 27 Sep 2021 1-6 months
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
UK 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

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