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Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Apr 2019 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Feb 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is executing a public procurement process titled "Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation". This tender falls within the education and medical research sectors and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the award of the contract having been signed on 27 March 2019, for a total value of £117,000. The tender opportunity involved the supply of two complete Wideband MT systems, aimed at enhancing the geophysical equipment available for research purposes. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, inviting submissions from all interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geophysical instrumentation, particularly those who can provide high-performance equipment relevant to research and development in the natural environment. Companies that manufacture or supply technical equipment and services in the field of geophysics, as well as those with experience in public sector contracts and compliance with regulatory procurement standards, would be well-suited to compete. Given the scale of the order, it could also be advantageous for larger companies or consortiums with capabilities that meet or exceed the specified requirements to participate and potentially grow their market presence through successful contract execution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation

Notice Description

the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Geophysical Equipment Facility, invites competitive tenders for the supply and technical services in relation to the purchase of Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation (2 complete systems). The new equipment will be an addition to the range of high performance geophysical equipment the GEF provides for loan for NERC supported research or other research within the NERC remit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University (The Buyer) on behalf of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Geophysical Equipment Facility, invites competitive tenders for the supply and technical services in relation to the purchase of Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation (2 complete systems). The new equipment will be an addition to the range of high performance geophysical equipment the GEF provides for loan for NERC supported research or other research within the NERC remit.

Options: We would be interested in having the following desirable features if not already included in the base model: -Titanium high impedance sheet electrodes and preamplifiers for ice-sheet recording. -Brunton compass (including non-magnetic tripod) weighted for work near the South Pole.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000573790
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351935
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

38230000 - Electromagnetic geophysical instruments

38260000 - Magnetometer geophysical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Phoenix Geophysics Ltd

University Of Edinburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345240
    Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation - the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Geophysical Equipment Facility, invites competitive tenders for the supply and technical services in relation to the purchase of Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation (2 complete systems). The new equipment will be an addition to the range of high performance geophysical equipment the GEF provides for loan for NERC supported research or other research within the NERC remit.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351935
    Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation - the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Geophysical Equipment Facility, invites competitive tenders for the supply and technical services in relation to the purchase of Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation (2 complete systems). The new equipment will be an addition to the range of high performance geophysical equipment the GEF provides for loan for NERC supported research or other research within the NERC remit.

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