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25 Jul 2024 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed its procurement process for acquiring 3 broadband magnetotelluric systems, including induction coil magnetometers and non-polarizable electrodes. The procurement, categorised under "Electromagnetic geophysical instruments" (CPV 38230000), is valued at £141,983 and was conducted through an open procedure. This tender is geographically targeted for delivery in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement decision was awarded on 24th July 2024, with the contract period slated to begin on 1st August 2024 and extend until 31st March 2025.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in geophysical exploration and geohazard assessment to participate in the growing sector of geophysical instrumentation. SMEs can particularly benefit from such contracts given the suitability criteria specified by UKRI. Enterprises equipped with the capability to supply advanced geophysical instruments and provide related support services will find this procurement particularly beneficial. The awarded supplier for this tender, Phoenix Geophysics Ltd, highlights the potential for companies specialising in such niches to secure valuable government contracts and expand their commercial prospects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3963 3x Broadband Magnetotelluric Systems

Notice Description

3 x broadband magnetotelluric systems, including induction coil magnetometers and non-polarizable electrodes, to support geophysical exploration research as well as geohazard assessment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66005957-8a54-4593-acd4-9433c54584a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3763c840-7305-4596-a539-5cddc56b42d3
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38230000 - Electromagnetic geophysical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,983 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,983 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Phoenix Geophysics Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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