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title: "GB-Wallingford: Field Maintenance Services for a UK Meteorological and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (COSMOS-UK)"
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# GB-Wallingford: Field Maintenance Services for a UK Meteorological and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (COSMOS-UK)

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d93d57d-3267-4067-a0e4-f5c37739594c

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## Summary

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is seeking bids for field maintenance services for the COSMOS-UK project, which involves a UK meteorological and soil moisture monitoring network. This open procurement process targets the South East region of the United Kingdom, falling under the industry category of services, specifically related to sensors and metering instruments. The tender was published on October 8, 2024, and the deadline for submissions is November 15, 2024. The contract period starts on January 27, 2025, and ends on January 31, 2028. The total contract value is estimated between £500,000 and £1,000,000. The procurement method will follow an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in field maintenance, particularly those specialising in meteorological or soil moisture monitoring equipment. The contract’s substantial value and lengthy duration offer a stable revenue stream and foster long-term client relationships. Businesses with expertise in sensors, measuring instruments, fluxmeters, and other evaluation or testing instruments are well-suited to compete. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from the contracting authority’s consideration of the suitability of such operators for this project.

## Notice

Field Maintenance Services for a UK Meteorological and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (COSMOS-UK) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a212d144-4703-45cc-86ec-9019a7494f3d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors
- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38410000 - Metering instruments
- 38427000 - Fluxmeters
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a212d144-4703-45cc-86ec-9019a7494f3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a212d144-4703-45cc-86ec-9019a7494f3d
  8th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Wallingford:-Field-Maintenance-Services-for-a-UK-Meteorological-and-Soil-Moisture-Monitoring-Network-(COSMOS-UK)/6752D827S5
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