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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1361 CALS Cavity Scanner"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1361 CALS Cavity Scanner

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e6ead9c-d29d-47fa-94b1-b44004ef9322

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## Summary

The procurement process for the UKRI-1361 Cavity Scanner has been completed by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, UK. This contract, valued at £92,650, falls under the industry category of coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery. The procurement stage is at the awards phase, with the contract starting on 16 February 2021 and concluding on 16 March 2021. The tender period ended on 15 February 2021, and the successful supplier, GNSS Solutions Limited, has been awarded the contract.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced machinery and geological research equipment. Companies specialising in manufacturing, supply, and maintenance of rugged and waterproof machinery suited for underground operations could excel in future tenders of a similar nature. With the increasing demand for technology that aids in geological analysis, businesses that innovate in this sector will find themselves well-positioned for growth.

## Notice

The C-ALS is specifically designed to be rugged and waterproof and is therefore perfect for working in underground environments such as the Boulby mine. STFC require the machine to fit in standard geological boreholes above 75 mm in diameter. The laser scanning system will quickly provide, reliable, high resolution three dimensional images of cavities underground. A fully integrated gyro gives a an accurate location of the scanner so stitching together of several scans is possible. A fully detailed 3D model is subsequently produced in the software, which is also provided as part of the purchase. Also included is a rugged laptop to run the software on whilst working underground. 3D models of cavities which have been formed at the base of a series of boreholes drilled at the Boulby Underground Laboratory are required, this research is aimed at understanding the processes and controls on cavity formation in halite. Such knowledge is valuable to multiple end users such as gas storage, Compressed Air Energy Storage, Hydrogen storage and hazardous waste disposal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86a7cfc-f64d-47b0-b796-59157e24c7e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2021 - 16 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,650 |
| 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 AND 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GNSS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43120000 - Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery, and boring or sinking machinery

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2021 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86a7cfc-f64d-47b0-b796-59157e24c7e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86a7cfc-f64d-47b0-b796-59157e24c7e4
  17th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=571036324
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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