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title: "UKRI-3963 3x Broadband Magnetotelluric Systems"
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# UKRI-3963 3x Broadband Magnetotelluric Systems

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66005957-8a54-4593-acd4-9433c54584a1

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed its procurement process for acquiring 3 broadband magnetotelluric systems, including induction coil magnetometers and non-polarizable electrodes. The procurement, categorised under "Electromagnetic geophysical instruments" (CPV 38230000), is valued at £141,983 and was conducted through an open procedure. This tender is geographically targeted for delivery in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement decision was awarded on 24th July 2024, with the contract period slated to begin on 1st August 2024 and extend until 31st March 2025.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in geophysical exploration and geohazard assessment to participate in the growing sector of geophysical instrumentation. SMEs can particularly benefit from such contracts given the suitability criteria specified by UKRI. Enterprises equipped with the capability to supply advanced geophysical instruments and provide related support services will find this procurement particularly beneficial. The awarded supplier for this tender, Phoenix Geophysics Ltd, highlights the potential for companies specialising in such niches to secure valuable government contracts and expand their commercial prospects.

## Notice

3 x broadband magnetotelluric systems, including induction coil magnetometers and non-polarizable electrodes, to support geophysical exploration research as well as geohazard assessment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3763c840-7305-4596-a539-5cddc56b42d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,983 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,983 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX GEOPHYSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38230000 - Electromagnetic geophysical instruments

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2024 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3763c840-7305-4596-a539-5cddc56b42d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3763c840-7305-4596-a539-5cddc56b42d3
  25th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=878108364
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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