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title: "3 Methane analyser (LI-7700) and mounting for new Northern Ireland flux station installations"
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# 3 Methane analyser (LI-7700) and mounting for new Northern Ireland flux station installations

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a4aefd1-b93b-46e2-906c-6c457a21aba0

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## Summary

The UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology has completed the procurement for "3 Methane analyser (LI-7700) and mounting for new Northern Ireland flux station installations". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically involving fluxmeters, and has a total value of £118,589.25. The procurement was conducted through a direct method as a single tender action, with the contract period starting from 1st September 2021 to 22nd November 2021. Although the award date was 31st August 2021, the contract notice was published on 13th September 2021, demonstrating an expeditious contracting process.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental measurement technologies and related services. Companies providing sensor technology, particularly those offering solutions compatible with remote monitoring systems, would be well-positioned to participate in this market. As the required equipment (LI-7700) is currently unique in its capabilities, businesses able to innovate or provide alternatives may find potential niches to explore in future public procurement contracts in the ecological monitoring sector.

## Notice

3 x new methane analyser (LI-7700) and mounting as part of the eddy covariance (EC) flux station are required to measure methane flux data, alongside water vapour and carbon dioxide gas concentrations, for project 07977. The LI-COR Biosciences UK Ltd. (LI-COR) LI-7700 instrument is essential for enabling the continuation of comparable long-term measurements and is the only instrument compatible for this application. Regular soft testing of the market shows the LI-7700 is the only sensor currently available at this price point which does not require access to mains electrical power, which is not available at the remote field monitoring sites for this project. Additional information: Compliant with 32(5)(a) - Additional Deliveries

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88256ff0-deaf-47d6-ab80-c6954e5cddc7 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 22 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,589 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,589 |
| 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 | LI-COR BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38427000 - Fluxmeters

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 07:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88256ff0-deaf-47d6-ab80-c6954e5cddc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88256ff0-deaf-47d6-ab80-c6954e5cddc7
  13th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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