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2021 146 - Distributed Geophysical Sensing System

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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26 Feb 2021 at 18:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is currently seeking tenders for a fibre optic distributed sensing system as part of a competitive negotiating procurement process. This opportunity falls under the category of geological and geophysical instruments and has a total contract value of £320,000. The tender period closes on 15 March 2021, and bids should be delivered electronically to the specified address in Leeds (postcode LS2 9JZ). The university is actively pursuing this procurement to enable its School of Earth and Environment to enhance research capabilities in subsurface applications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacture or provision of geophysical instruments or related technological solutions. Businesses that specialise in fibre optic technology or geophysical monitoring will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with capabilities to deliver innovative solutions for measuring temperature and strain in various geological contexts. Successful bidders will not only gain a contract with a prestigious institution but also potentially strengthen their market presence in the research and academic sectors.

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Notice Title

2021 146 - Distributed Geophysical Sensing System

Notice Description

The School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds (UoL) is seeking tenders for a fibre optic distributed sensing system capable of measuring acoustic responses, temperature and strain. The system will be used by members of the school and their external research collaborators for diverse subsurface applications, including (but not limited to) monitoring the geophysical properties of geothermal prospects, subsurface infrastructure, volcanic systems and ice masses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds (UoL) is seeking tenders for a fibre optic distributed sensing system capable of measuring acoustic responses, temperature and strain. The system will be used by members of the school and their external research collaborators for diverse subsurface applications, including (but not limited to) monitoring the geophysical properties of geothermal prospects, subsurface infrastructure, volcanic systems and ice masses. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q296987RSJ

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0296d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003953-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
Maggie Whitworth
Contact Email
m.a.whitworth@adm.leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133431810

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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