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title: "Low Power Fast Methane Analyser"
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# Low Power Fast Methane Analyser

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4d1c98f-0b1b-4978-bd9f-84fde7c7e1d1

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## Summary

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is conducting a procurement for a “Low Power Fast Methane Analyser,” a specialised gas-analysis apparatus that is crucial for greenhouse gas monitoring. This procurement operates under a single tender action, classifying it as direct procurement due to its low-value contract amount of £75,794. The procurement process is currently complete, with the contract period having commenced on 2nd March 2020 and lasting until 7th April 2020. The project is based in Wallingford, England, and all relevant details were finalised as of 1st March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental technology and instrumentation, particularly those with expertise in gas-analysis apparatus and methane monitoring systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this sector, given the niche nature of the equipment required and the low-power specifications that may align with innovative solutions within the industry. Companies that can demonstrate compatibility with existing installations and adherence to ICOS standards would be especially well-positioned to compete effectively in future tenders of a similar nature.

## Notice

Low power GHG Eddy-covariance & meteorological instrumentation. A low-power fast methane analyser is not made by any other company and the other equipment is compatible with the existing installation at Auchencorth Moss, meeting ICOS standards and allowing interchange between sites if needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05605bd-9297-43cb-8f8b-3ca02736feab |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 7 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,794 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,794 |
| 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 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)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus
- 90731600 - Methane monitoring

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2021 at 06:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05605bd-9297-43cb-8f8b-3ca02736feab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05605bd-9297-43cb-8f8b-3ca02736feab
  20th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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