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title: "2 flux tower systems for upgrading the network in Wales"
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# 2 flux tower systems for upgrading the network in Wales

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-604ab418-f32b-457a-a909-c50ca2c4ce9e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, which is seeking to purchase two flux tower systems to upgrade their network in Wales. This project is classified under the goods category with a budget of £79,885.94. The procurement method is a single tender action, which reflects the absence of competition due to technical reasons, and the contract period is set from 5th July 2021 to 27th September 2021, following the tender period that concluded on 1st July 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in high-quality scientific equipment and instruments, such as Campbell Scientific Limited, who have successfully secured the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer compatible and reliable products may also find this procurement attractive, especially those focusing on environmental monitoring solutions, ensuring enhanced data reliability and technical support within the UK market.

## Notice

2 x new eddy covariance (EC) flux station including CPEC310 H2O/CO2 infrared gas analyser (IRGA) are required to upgrade existing, lower specification stations within the growing EC network. The Campbell Scientific Ltd. (CSL) instruments and parts are essential for enabling the continuation of comparable long-term measurements. Additionally, and crucially, the CPEC310 systems and supporting environmental instrumentation provide the high quality data required for UKCEH science. These systems are more autonomous systems designed specifically to minimise UKCEH staff time (e.g. field maintenance, field data capture) and T&S costs that are incurred with regular field visits. Procuring the complete system from CSL as a single supplier lowers overall costs and ensures full compatibility of instruments, whilst providing enhanced warranty and technical support benefits (e.g. logger programming). CSL are based within the UK, thereby reducing shipping costs, import duty and risk now that the UK has left the EU single market. The CSL equipment is required, as opposed to other suppliers, to: Optimise technical compatibility when compared to existing UKCEH flux stations as well as global research and expertise; Improve data reliability and accuracy for consistency and data lineage across present and future UKCEH EC datasets; Ensure the new work is practical and cost-effective by using well-tested, reliable sensors, known to the team and the data users; Maintain our relationship with CSL who consistently provide high-quality service and support, thereby ensuring we deliver the highest-quality science; Maintain our relationship with a UK-based company for easier and more cost-effective procurement and maintenance of goods and services. Additional information: 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/9ee0786b-9245-4665-b752-9f7fe14225e1 |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2021 - 27 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,885 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,885 |
| 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 | CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38427000 - Fluxmeters

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ee0786b-9245-4665-b752-9f7fe14225e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ee0786b-9245-4665-b752-9f7fe14225e1
  5th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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