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The Provision of Ocean-Bottom Seismographs

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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25 Mar 2022 at 14:50

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29 Nov 2021 at 16:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking to procure broadband ocean-bottom seismographs through an open tender process. This initiative, titled "The Provision of Ocean-Bottom Seismographs," falls under the goods category, specifically within laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender is set in Southampton, UK, with the bid submission period having ended on 10th January 2022. The procurement aims to enhance the Ocean-Bottom Instrumentation Facility's capabilities, crucial for solid Earth imaging, utilising natural and controlled seismic energies.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in seismic technology and environmental monitoring. Companies that demonstrate technical capability in producing modular and high-frequency recording systems would be well-suited to compete in this field where rigorous quality and technical requirements have been established. As the University expands its fleet of ocean-bottom seismographs, successful suppliers may find ongoing partnership prospects and a potential for growth in related research and environmental assessment projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Ocean-Bottom Seismographs

Notice Description

The purchase of broadband ocean-bottom seismographs to be used primarily for solid Earth imaging using natural sources of seismic energy (e.g. earthquakes, ocean waves) but will also be used in experiments that use man made controlled seismic sources (e.g. airguns).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ocean-Bottom Instrumentation Facility (OBIF) has a successful track record of over 15 years of deploying a range of autonomous sensors on the seabed. OBIF is funded by the UK's Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and operated jointly by the Universities of Southampton and Durham to support researchers in a range of environmental science disciplines. We carry out deployments in water depths ranging between 10's of m and 5500 m for periods from a few days to a year to measure parameters such as ground vibration, pressure, and electric and magnetic field strengths. OBIF currently have a fleet of 55 autonomous seabed instruments, with a physical platform (flotation, pressure tubes, acoustic releases) modified from an original Scripps Institution of Oceanography design, although the current generation of loggers are an internal OBIF design. For measuring vibrations, we currently use high-frequency sensors. We have been awarded NERC capital funding to extend our capability by purchase of a number of market-established broadband ocean-bottom seismographs. We wish to procure a small number (5-10 depending on cost) of broadband ocean-bottom seismographs to assess their interoperability with our existing instrument pool, with a view to expansion of these numbers in the mid-to-longer term. They will be used primarily for solid Earth imaging using natural sources of seismic energy(e.g. earthquakes, ocean waves) but will also be used in experiments that use manmade controlled seismic sources (e.g. airguns).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fb13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008167-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£389,350 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Nanometrics Inc

Further Information

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