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Tender for a drone-mounted ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is seeking suppliers for a Tender for a drone-mounted ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system, aimed at supporting academic research and commercial consultancy projects. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having awarded the contract on 27th June 2022. The main procurement category is goods, with a focus on unmanned aerial vehicles and radar technology. The deadline for the tender submissions was 18th February 2022, and the location for this project is Swansea, Wales. For further details, interested parties can contact Darren Snell, the Category Manager, via telephone at +44 1792602779 or through the Swansea University website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and surveying sectors, particularly those specialising in drone technology, radar systems, and related software solutions. Companies that develop or supply radar apparatus, unmanned aerial vehicles, and surveying instruments would be well-positioned to compete. The need for real-time data transmission and compatibility with automated drone surveying technologies suggests a focus on innovation, making this a valuable opportunity for suppliers ready to engage in advanced technological collaborations.

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Notice Title

Tender for a drone-mounted ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system

Notice Description

This tender is to purchase a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system that is optimised for operation from a standard drone capable of lifting a few kilograms of weight. The GPR system should operate at low enough frequency and with high enough power to penetrate through several metres of saturated UK bog peat and thicker snow and glacier ice in academic research projects as well as commercial consultancy projects, including in Polar and high-mountain environments.The ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system should be optimised for operation from a standard drone capable of lifting a few kilograms of weight, and as such be compatible with automated drone surveying. The GPR system should operate at low enough frequency and with high enough power to penetrate through several metres of saturated UK bog peat and thicker snow and glacier ice in Polar and high-mountain environments. The GPR system should enable real-time monitoring through wireless data transmission to a rugged visual display unit operated on the ground. The rugged display unit along with all applicable acquisition and visualisation software should also be supplied, and the GPR system should also include all components for differential GNSS positioning between the drone and a base station on the ground. The operating temperature of the whole system should cover the range of -20degC to +40degC, and the whole system should be waterproof to heavy rainfall. Enough battery power should be supplied for the whole system to operate for 8 hours continuously, and enough chargers should be supplied such that all batteries for all system components can be charged simultaneously. All GPR system components should be fully compatible with each other and be supplied by a single provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-118306
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118306
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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


CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

35722000 - Radar

38115000 - Radar apparatus

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

38296000 - Surveying instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Darren Snell (Category Manager), Owen Cullen, Deputy Head of Procurement
Contact Email
o.n.cullen@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUIDELINE GEO

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