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title: "Contract for the supply and installation of a Gravity Gradiometer for Underground Surveying"
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# Contract for the supply and installation of a Gravity Gradiometer for Underground Surveying

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13cc8482-4e7e-4a89-8e66-8d3ed7ed428f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Birmingham, which is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Contract for the supply and installation of a Gravity Gradiometer for Underground Surveying." This project falls under the category of gravity geophysical instruments, aimed at enhancing underground surveying capabilities. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, with the tender period concluding on 24 February 2020. The contract, valued at £1,174,616, commenced on 13 March 2020 and is set to conclude by 30 July 2021, located in Birmingham, England.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in geophysical instruments, as well as those involved in technological equipment installations and survey operations. Businesses that can demonstrate capabilities in delivering similar goods and services, along with a proven track record of successful project completions, would be well-suited to engage in such tenders. With the contract awarded to Teledyne UK Limited, other prospective suppliers may focus on developing innovative solutions or partnership strategies to remain competitive in future opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

Contract for the supply and installation of the Gravity Gradiometer for Underground Surveying

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad7b4f16-dcc1-4a5d-a101-e2b0def6b331 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2020 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,174,616 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,174,616 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEDYNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38240000 - Gravity geophysical instruments

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad7b4f16-dcc1-4a5d-a101-e2b0def6b331

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad7b4f16-dcc1-4a5d-a101-e2b0def6b331
  7th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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