--- title: "Methane Analyser" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f796d994-946f-4814-85c0-dbdc10cfa470" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f796d994-946f-4814-85c0-dbdc10cfa470" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f796d994-946f-4814-85c0-dbdc10cfa470.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f796d994-946f-4814-85c0-dbdc10cfa470.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY" published: "2022-02-18" --- # Methane Analyser Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f796d994-946f-4814-85c0-dbdc10cfa470 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f796d994-946f-4814-85c0-dbdc10cfa470) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f796d994-946f-4814-85c0-dbdc10cfa470.json) ## Summary The University of Derby is conducting a public procurement process for a Methane Analyser as part of its De-Carbonise project aimed at assisting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to enhance their sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period closing on 19 January 2022. The contract is valued at approximately £40,000 and must be delivered to the university at its Derby location (DE22 1GB) by February 2022. The contract will commence on 2 February 2022 and extend until 2 February 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in environmental technology, particularly those offering portable gas-analysis equipment and related support services. Companies capable of delivering robust methane and carbon dioxide measurement tools, as well as providing reliable technical assistance and training, will find this procurement process particularly suited to their expertise. SMEs with innovative solutions that align with sustainability goals are encouraged to register and compete for this contract to further their business growth in the environmental sector. ## Notice The University of Derby is currently running the De-Carbonise project to help SME's in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire increase their sustainability and save money by reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. The De-Carbonise team would like to buy a methane analyser to assist several SMEs on the project to ascertain the amount of greenhouse gases which are being emitted from their land. We want a piece of equipment that can analyse methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) fluxes between the soil and the atmosphere. A portable unit will allow flexibility to test materials in-situ (avoiding disturbance) and help advise to the SME whether to reduce their emissions based on soil and land chemistry. Essential outputs: * Ability to analyse concentrations of methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) to a precision of at least 1ppb over 5 seconds for CH4, and 2 ppm over 5 seconds for CO2. * Suitable for portable operation * Maximum 15kg in weight (with batteries) for portable use in the field * Universal power supply * Battery life of at least 2 hours. * Suitable for operation in the field: rugged/quality design, weatherproof, reliable. * Ability to measure soil flux, including relevant apparatus (eg. flux chambers. If the soil flux system is chamber-based, then it should be a good design with consideration of temperature and pressure effects etc.). It should also be able to work with custom chambers. * Have a practical and reliable means of downloading data from the device. * Be reliable for research level application, as evidenced by widespread adoption in the relevant communities of users. * Training provided to a minimum of 2 staff members. * Technical support, warranty and servicing provided for 1 year as a minimum. * Delivery to University of Derby, Derby (DE22 1GB). Desirable outputs: * Measurement of any other gases relevant to soil ecosystem processes, such as O2 and N2O. * Static sampling option, with ability to analyse small sample sizes. * Suitable for long-term lab operation. * Network and/or USB (etc.) connectivity for monitoring and device management * Capacity for upgrade including the detection of other gases and use of different kinds of chamber etc. * Transparent flux chamber option so that photosynthesis is not interrupted. * Range of powering options for versatility * Programming interface for advanced automated operations * Delivery by February 2022 to Derby, UK. If not an existing supplier please register as a prospective supplier. Guides and links to the registration process can be found here: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/ Once registered (and for existing suppliers) the link to the University of Derby's Oracle portal and guides for Responding to Negotiations (Tenders/Quotes) via Oracle is here: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/existing-suppliers/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56fc1d1-83e1-42f2-a5a0-0fff99f02a4e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | 25 Feb 2022 - 25 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £39,770 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE22 1GB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Allestree | | Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire | | 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 - 38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus ## Release History - 18 Feb 2022 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56fc1d1-83e1-42f2-a5a0-0fff99f02a4e - 23 Dec 2021 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb396488-da7d-4854-86a6-2ce7c4263172 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56fc1d1-83e1-42f2-a5a0-0fff99f02a4e 18th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb396488-da7d-4854-86a6-2ce7c4263172 23rd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/ - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/existing-suppliers/ - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/tendering/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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