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1 flux tower system for new Great Fen project

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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13 Sep 2021 at 07:27

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology has initiated a tender for the procurement of a flux tower system for the Great Fen project, with a total value of £40,630.47. This procurement falls under the "goods" category and is classified with the CPV code 38427000, which refers to fluxmeters. The contract aims to procure four new eddy covariance flux stations, specifically utilising Campbell Scientific Ltd. instruments, ensuring compatibility and long-term data reliability. The procurement method adopted is a direct approach through a single tender action, and the tender period ended on 31 August 2021, with the contract effective from 1 September 2021 to 29 November 2021. The delivery address for the contract is located in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England, with the associated postal code OX10 8BB.

This tender presents robust opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in environmental monitoring and data collection technologies. Businesses with experience in providing high-quality scientific instruments, particularly those comparable to the equipment from Campbell Scientific Ltd., would be well-positioned to compete. Companies with expertise in minimizing operational costs through innovative autonomous systems will find this procurement particularly relevant, as compatibility with existing infrastructures at the UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology is crucial. By securing such contracts, businesses could enhance their market presence and contribute to significant ecological projects in the UK.

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Notice Title

1 flux tower system for new Great Fen project

Notice Description

4 x new eddy covariance (EC) flux station including CPEC310 H2O/CO2 infrared gas analyser (IRGA) are required in Great Fen, which must be comparable with existing sites and data processing systems that are in use across the growing UKCEH and affiliated EC network. The Campbell Scientific Ltd. (CSL) instruments and parts are essential for enabling reliable collection of comparable long-term measurements. The CPEC310 systems and supporting environmental instrumentation provide the high-quality data required for UKCEH science. These systems are specifically designed to be more autonomous 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. Additional information: Compliant with 32(2)(b)(ii) - Competition is absent for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73e66c62-7183-46a8-b7c3-e634eaf75d32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbefe21-8eb7-48a1-8e0c-aea2c7457bd2
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
£40,630 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,630 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 29 Nov 2021 1-6 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 CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ceh.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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