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title: "Methane Open Path Analyser (LI-7700) with Tripod"
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# Methane Open Path Analyser (LI-7700) with Tripod

Buyer: THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8886b452-4de6-4775-99c0-3038eb174f75

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## Summary

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, based in Wallingford, England, has recently completed the procurement process for a Methane Open Path Analyser (LI-7700) with Tripod. The procurement, classified under the "Fluxmeters" CPV code (38427000), involved a direct single tender action and has now reached the award stage, with an award date of 17 March 2026. The value of the contract is £55,515, and the successful supplier is LI-COR Biosciences UK Ltd. The equipment will be delivered to a location with postal code EH26 0QB, and the contract period runs from 23 March 2026 to 8 July 2026. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, catering specifically to the research sector's need for high-precision instrumentation.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of specialised scientific and environmental monitoring equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, especially those with capabilities in providing research-grade analytical instruments. As the procurement utilises a single tender action method, businesses with unique offerings in environmental science and monitoring equipment may find opportunities to position themselves as preferred suppliers for future projects of this nature. Such contracts can help SMEs to expand their market presence in the specialised instrumentation sector within the UK and beyond.

## Notice

The open-path methane analyser, together with its mounting and integration as part of the eddy covariance (EC) flux station, is required to measure high frequency methane fluxes, alongside simultaneous measurements of water vapour and carbon dioxide gas concentrations. The equipment required is a research grade, state of the art methane analyser capable of operating at 20 Hz and delivering the high precision & high frequency measurements necessary for eddy covariance applications. At present there are no similar sensors on the market that can match the precision, stability and frequency performance required for this type of work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9065e50-80d9-4b0b-b3d7-ccf61bcb8922 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 8 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,515 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,515 |
| 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 | THE 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

- 8 Apr 2026 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9065e50-80d9-4b0b-b3d7-ccf61bcb8922

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9065e50-80d9-4b0b-b3d7-ccf61bcb8922
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceh.ac.uk

## Provenance

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