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UKRI-3963 3x Broadband Magnetotelluric Systems

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

25 Jul 2024 at 11:05

Tender

16 May 2024 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-3963 3x Broadband Magnetotelluric Systems". This project falls under the industry category of "Electromagnetic Geophysical Instruments" and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender process was in the 'Award' stage as of 25 July 2024, with the contract having been awarded to Phoenix Geophysics Ltd on 24 July 2024 for £141,983 GBP. The open procurement method used was structured as an 'Open procedure'. The procurement included the supply of three broadband magnetotelluric systems, which will support geophysical exploration research and geohazard assessment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in geophysical instruments or research equipment. Companies involved in the manufacture or supply of high-tech geophysical exploration tools and technologies will find this contract particularly lucrative. Further opportunities for SMEs are also indicated, despite the current award to a large supplier. The focus on cost, technical response, support and maintenance, and social value in the award criteria makes it an attractive proposition for tech-driven and innovative businesses aiming to grow their market presence in the research equipment sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3963 3x Broadband Magnetotelluric Systems

Notice Description

3 x broadband magnetotelluric systems, including induction coil magnetometers and non-polarizable electrodes, to support geophysical exploration research as well as geohazard assessment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply 3 x broadband magnetotelluric systems, including induction coil magnetometers and non-polarizable electrodes, to support geophysical exploration research as well as geohazard assessment. Additional information: Procurement Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days, on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045a1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023190-2024
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

38230000 - Electromagnetic geophysical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£183,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£141,983 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Helen Forsythe
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1235446553

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX GEOPHYSICS

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