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title: "3 x open-path methane flux analysers"
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# 3 x open-path methane flux analysers

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31995248-ad3d-4f8c-a32e-333fe45a669d

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## Summary

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has conducted a procurement process for the supply of three open-path methane flux analysers, with a total value of £118,587.25. This tender was classified under the CPV code for fluxmeters and was executed through a direct procurement method, deemed necessary due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The tender period concluded on 21 April 2021, and the contract was awarded on that same day, with services to be delivered between 22 April 2021 and 12 July 2021, at a delivery address located in Wallingford, England.

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## Notice

3 x open-path methane flux analysers (PS39,296.75 each) + shipping This is the only research-grade, open-path methane instrument capable of operating at > 10 Hz (required for eddy-covariance, which is the intended application) on the market. We require 3 such instruments. Compliant with 32(2)(b)(ii) - Competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffa408c-bad2-4507-a90c-6a3ff883230b |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2021 - 12 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,587 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,587 |
| 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

- 27 Apr 2021 at 05:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffa408c-bad2-4507-a90c-6a3ff883230b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffa408c-bad2-4507-a90c-6a3ff883230b
  27th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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