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title: "Field Maintenance Services for a UK Meteorological and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network"
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# Field Maintenance Services for a UK Meteorological and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network

Buyer: THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1bbe538-8a4c-4a1b-a85f-51edd88f79e7

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## Summary

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology seeks to appoint a company for Field Maintenance Services for its UK Meteorological and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network, with a contract value of £92,522. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on meteorological instruments and sensors. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 13 July 2020, and the contract period is set from 14 July 2020 to 13 July 2021. The maintenance services are expected to be carried out at 50 remote outdoor locations across the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in meteorological services, remote field maintenance, and sensor technologies. Companies with experience in maintaining environmental monitoring systems, particularly those employing meteorological instruments, will find this tender suitable for their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of delivering efficient management and maintenance solutions within the competitive quotation framework established by the contracting authority.

## Notice

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) will shortly be looking to appoint an experienced Meteorological Remote Field Maintenance & Service company to maintain its network of soil moisture and weather stations at 50 remote outdoor field locations across the UK. The COSMOS-UK project is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) as national capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae680b19-ef99-4880-89e8-f155992a55b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2020 - 13 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,522 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,522 |
| 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 | CROWMARSH GIFFORD |
| 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

- 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

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2020 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae680b19-ef99-4880-89e8-f155992a55b4
- 31 Oct 2019 at 17:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f5914f5-253f-4eea-80a2-68f6af6238ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae680b19-ef99-4880-89e8-f155992a55b4
  11th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f5914f5-253f-4eea-80a2-68f6af6238ee
  31st October 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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