Tender

GB-Wallingford: Field Maintenance Services for a UK Meteorological and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (COSMOS-UK)

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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Tender

08 Oct 2024 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is seeking bids for field maintenance services for the COSMOS-UK project, which involves a UK meteorological and soil moisture monitoring network. This open procurement process targets the South East region of the United Kingdom, falling under the industry category of services, specifically related to sensors and metering instruments. The tender was published on October 8, 2024, and the deadline for submissions is November 15, 2024. The contract period starts on January 27, 2025, and ends on January 31, 2028. The total contract value is estimated between £500,000 and £1,000,000. The procurement method will follow an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in field maintenance, particularly those specialising in meteorological or soil moisture monitoring equipment. The contract’s substantial value and lengthy duration offer a stable revenue stream and foster long-term client relationships. Businesses with expertise in sensors, measuring instruments, fluxmeters, and other evaluation or testing instruments are well-suited to compete. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from the contracting authority’s consideration of the suitability of such operators for this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Wallingford: Field Maintenance Services for a UK Meteorological and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (COSMOS-UK)

Notice Description

Field Maintenance Services for a UK Meteorological and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (COSMOS-UK) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d93d57d-3267-4067-a0e4-f5c37739594c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a212d144-4703-45cc-86ec-9019a7494f3d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38410000 - Metering instruments

38427000 - Fluxmeters

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 3-4 years
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
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

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