--- title: "Supply and Installation of a Gravity Gradiometer for Underground Surveying" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5caee1ef-44ec-4a86-a13e-5e73b5bfb303" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5caee1ef-44ec-4a86-a13e-5e73b5bfb303" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5caee1ef-44ec-4a86-a13e-5e73b5bfb303.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5caee1ef-44ec-4a86-a13e-5e73b5bfb303.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2019-07-08" --- # Supply and Installation of a Gravity Gradiometer for Underground Surveying Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5caee1ef-44ec-4a86-a13e-5e73b5bfb303 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5caee1ef-44ec-4a86-a13e-5e73b5bfb303) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5caee1ef-44ec-4a86-a13e-5e73b5bfb303.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently conducting a tender process for the supply and installation of a gravity gradiometer for underground surveying, referenced as SC7401/19. This project falls within the geophysical instruments industry category and has a total budget of up to £1,166,666.66 plus VAT. The tender period is open until 1 August 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 26 August 2019, lasting until 13 March 2020. The project is being funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and is part of a larger initiative to enhance the geophysics community's capabilities in characterising buried infrastructure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geophysical instruments, sensor technology, and related engineering services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for underground surveying, along with the necessary training and support, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly those with expertise in the transportable and characterisation tools relevant to the natural sciences and technology sectors. ## Notice TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A GRAVITY GRADIOMETER FOR UNDERGROUND SURVEYING - UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM. REFERENCE: SC7401/19 This project is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the procurement is dependent on the final funding agreement. The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply and installation of a transportable gravity gradiometer for the detection of underground targets such as buried infrastructure (culverts, sewers, tunnels), mineshafts or voids. This will be used to act as a characterisation tool for the UKCRIC National Buried Infrastructure Facility, to characterise test sites in the field for the Geophysics project within the Quantum Technology Hub in Sensors and Timing, and to provide currently unavailable gravity gradiometry data to the geophysics community. Moreover, the gradiometer and survey data will be continuously used for demonstration to end-users throughout the research programme, creating early market pull for the sensors coming being developed in the Hub. Overall budget for this item is up to PS1,166,666.66 + VAT, delivery to the NBIF, training and manuals and warranties over the length of the hub grant. Additional information: 1.1 All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; http://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17df3cf1-945f-4c8a-b646-ad79bf1052b7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Aug 2019 - 13 Mar 2020 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 35125100 - Sensors - 38240000 - Gravity geophysical instruments ## Release History - 8 Jul 2019 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17df3cf1-945f-4c8a-b646-ad79bf1052b7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17df3cf1-945f-4c8a-b646-ad79bf1052b7 8th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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