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title: "Two high frequency, field-deployable and low power CO2/N2O analyzers"
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# Two high frequency, field-deployable and low power CO2/N2O analyzers

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02791ea8-5103-404c-9fc1-6f4c680a5d3f

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## Summary

The UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology has awarded a contract for the procurement of two high frequency, field-deployable and low-power CO2/N2O analyzers. The procurement method used was a direct procurement with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from August 24, 2022, to November 14, 2023. The project is related to analysers under the CPV classification and has a total value of £73,968.75. The tender deadline was August 23, 2022, with the contract period starting the next day. The procuring entity is seeking portable and weather-resistant instruments with specific sensitivity and operational requirements.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in manufacturing high precision environmental analysers to engage with the UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology. Businesses that can provide analyzers meeting the specified requirements for N2O sensitivity, field portability, long run time, and expedited lead times will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project is focused on goods procurement, specifically in the field of analysers, and is tailored for companies with the capability to deliver innovative and reliable environmental monitoring solutions.

## Notice

The requirements call for two high precision, high frequency field-portable and low power CO2/N2O analyzers to operate in field environments including in remote tropical environments. A single tender action is requested for the following key reasons: *N2O Sensitivity: The instrument must be able to resolve N2O at the parts per trillion level. This requires that the instrument operates in the mid infrared (Mid IR) spectral range. MID IR based instruments such as the Aeris MIRA ULTRA have orders of magnitude greater sensitivity for N2O than alternative technologies utilised by all competing manufacturers. *Field portability: The analyser must be weather resistant, capable of operating in humid environments (>90% humidity) and weigh no more than 6 kg as analyzers will be routinely carried to and operated around remote field sites. *12 hr+ run time: No alternative analyser can satisfy the low power requirement and thus long run time required. The Aeris MIRA Ultra has the added advantage that any portable external battery can be used to power the instrument allowing for long run times (up to 24 hours using commercially available portable battery banks) without the need for additional, expensive proprietary batteries. *Lead time: This purchase is funded by a UKCEH capital award and must be receipted before the end of 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f48df64-d4ff-437b-b71e-618ba8342362 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2022 - 14 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,968 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,968 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | WALLINGFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AERIS TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2023 at 11:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f48df64-d4ff-437b-b71e-618ba8342362
- 15 Sep 2022 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f48df64-d4ff-437b-b71e-618ba8342362

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f48df64-d4ff-437b-b71e-618ba8342362
  18th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceh.ac.uk

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