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Trace Gas isotope analyzer (H and C)

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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05 Jul 2021 at 08:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology, which has awarded a contract for the provision of a Trace Gas isotope analyzer (specifically, the Picarro/Amiston instrument). This procurement falls under the goods category, with a value of £124,913. The procurement method is a direct award through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 1st July 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 6th July 2021 and will last until 12th December 2022. Delivery will be made to Wallingford, England, with the contract now active.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in scientific instruments and analysers, particularly those focusing on environmental and climatological studies. Businesses with expertise in high-precision instruments, as well as those capable of maintaining rigorous quality standards, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of similar nature. Given the specific requirements and technical capabilities of the Picarro analyser, suppliers that can demonstrate guaranteed precision and reliability in their products would be particularly attractive to the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trace Gas isotope analyzer (H and C)

Notice Description

The Picarro/Amiston instrument is unique because: The long optical path length in a small measurement cavity (<40ml) of the Picarro analysers is perhaps the most significant technical aspect. The small cavity enables avoidance of temperature gradients in the cavity which, with precise temperature and pressure control, means Picarro are able to publish a guaranteed drift specification for the measurements over a 24-hour period thereby guaranteeing the both the stability of the analyser as well as the precision of a series of measurements. It is these two things together that determine the overall accuracy of the analyser measurements. Furthermore, the small cavity size means that smaller sample sizes can be measured enabling the coupling of the analysers to peripherals such as the induction module. No other manufacturer publishes guaranteed precisions that reach those of this analyser. For climatology studies in particular where observed differences can be so small the extra guaranteed precision with a Picarro instrument enables more certainty regarding the significance of observed difference. By guaranteed, this means that the analyser must reach these precisions in the tests carried out before delivery (a compliance certificate is supplied) and furthermore, if the analyser is not performing at this level after delivery then it is considered a defect which Picarro will fix under guarantee.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-beea0e75-c142-437d-8669-96ff7ef71291
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331ac279-9d5f-4799-88e5-dbb190b8726b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,913 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,913 £100K-£500K
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
4 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2021 - 12 Dec 2022 1-2 years
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
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

AMISTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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