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title: "18-50 Provision of a Ground Penetrating Radar"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED"
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# 18-50 Provision of a Ground Penetrating Radar

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09ea98c6-8631-4fa1-8591-61cc4071a983

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited is seeking to procure a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for its Brownfield Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC) project, which is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The tender, titled "18-50 Provision of a Ground Penetrating Radar," falls under the goods category and is situated in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 17 December 2018, with the contract set to run from 31 March 2019 to 30 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in the supply of high-tech survey equipment, particularly those with capabilities in GPR technology. Businesses well-suited to compete will need to demonstrate experience in providing multi-frequency radar systems, data processing capabilities, and support in exporting data to compatible software. Engaging in this contract could facilitate further collaboration with the University and enhance business growth within the specialised sectors of brownfield development and research.

## Notice

The University seeks to procure Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for use in the Brownfield Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC). BRIC is a project that is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund. BRIC sits within, and is managed by the School of Architecture and the Built Environment and plans ultimately to be sited on the Springfield site in Wolverhampton. The GPR will be used to capture data to support initiatives such as building a brownfield research and knowledge bank for the Black Country, supporting industrial collaborations around brownfield or refurbishment projects, and general business engagement for the Brownfield Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC). The GPR must be multi-frequency (at least three, 12.5MHz-2GHz), be capable of processing large data sets, with the ability to export data to appropriate software packages. Accessories must include rugged carrying case, additional rechargeable batteries and a charger. Additional information: Please ensure all correspondence is via BravoSolution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0623b6-685b-4df1-8500-ae16fcb01005 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2019 - 18 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTRACT NOT AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35121900 - Radar detectors

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2019 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0623b6-685b-4df1-8500-ae16fcb01005
- 16 Nov 2018 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37ff1d1e-b53c-4ecc-a81f-0349a332bb5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0623b6-685b-4df1-8500-ae16fcb01005
  19th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37ff1d1e-b53c-4ecc-a81f-0349a332bb5e
  16th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk
  All correspondence via BravoSolution portal

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