Award

Distributed sensor interrogators: Acoustic, Strain and Temperature

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Award

28 Jul 2023 at 08:52

Tender

17 Nov 2022 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process for Distributed sensor interrogators focusing on Acoustic, Strain, and Temperature systems. The procurement falls under the goods category and was carried out using an open procedure. DiSTANS (Distributed Strain, Temperature, and Acoustic seNsing Suite) will be deployed in various hazardous environments to address subsurface-related challenges. The award was granted to Silixa, a supplier based in the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £413,374 signed on 20th February 2023.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies offering distributed sensing solutions using new technologies such as optical fibre can find suitable prospects to compete. By developing innovative proposals that address subsurface monitoring challenges, businesses can engage with the University of East Anglia and similar organisations to contribute to cutting-edge research projects in environmental science and beyond.

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Notice Title

Distributed sensor interrogators: Acoustic, Strain and Temperature

Notice Description

Traditional methods of subsurface monitoring are restricted in either time or space. Spot measurements record continuously but lack spatial resolution. Campaign measurements capture high spatial resolution data at a single point in time. Distributed Sensing (DS) is a brand-new technology for environmental research that does not rely upon individual sensors but utilises optical fibre. DS methods will become increasingly used to analyse systems on a new range of scales - the high spatial resolution allows for microscopic-scale studies; the length of cables enables large-scale investigations. The University of East Anglia has acquired funding for a system that includes distributed acoustic sensor (DAS), distributed strain sensor (DSS) and distributed temperature sensor (DTS). DAS to record high-frequency ground motion associated with natural sources such as earthquakes and active sources for exploration, DSS to record slower ground deformation from sources such as tectonic slip, glacial rebound and erosional processes, and DTS to capture temperature profiles and variations in the subsurface. Thus, DiSTANS (Distributed Strain, Temperature and Acoustic seNsing Suite) will contribute to answering many challenging questions related to the subsurface, and their control on the surface environment. Hence, DiSTANS will be deployed in a range of potentially hazardous environments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Traditional methods of subsurface monitoring are restricted in either time or space. Spot measurements record continuously but lack spatial resolution. Campaign measurements capture high spatial resolution data at a single point in time. Distributed Sensing (DS) is a brand-new technology for environmental research that does not rely upon individual sensors but utilises optical fibre. DS methods will become increasingly used to analyse systems on a new range of scales - the high spatial resolution allows for microscopic-scale studies; the length of cables enables large-scale investigations. The University of East Anglia has acquired funding for a system that includes distributed acoustic sensor (DAS), distributed strain sensor (DSS) and distributed temperature sensor (DTS). DAS to record high-frequency ground motion associated with natural sources such as earthquakes and active sources for exploration, DSS to record slower ground deformation from sources such as tectonic slip, glacial rebound and erosional processes, and DTS to capture temperature profiles and variations in the subsurface. Thus, DiSTANS (Distributed Strain, Temperature and Acoustic seNsing Suite) will contribute to answering many challenging questions related to the subsurface, and their control on the surface environment. Hence, DiSTANS will be deployed in a range of potentially hazardous environments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0385fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021931-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£377,728 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£413,374 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20233 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Karen Gallant
Contact Email
karen.gallant@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SILIXA

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