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title: "2021 146 - Distributed Geophysical Sensing System"
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# 2021 146 - Distributed Geophysical Sensing System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0296d9

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is currently seeking tenders for a fibre optic distributed sensing system as part of a competitive negotiating procurement process. This opportunity falls under the category of geological and geophysical instruments and has a total contract value of £320,000. The tender period closes on 15 March 2021, and bids should be delivered electronically to the specified address in Leeds (postcode LS2 9JZ). The university is actively pursuing this procurement to enable its School of Earth and Environment to enhance research capabilities in subsurface applications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacture or provision of geophysical instruments or related technological solutions. Businesses that specialise in fibre optic technology or geophysical monitoring will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with capabilities to deliver innovative solutions for measuring temperature and strain in various geological contexts. Successful bidders will not only gain a contract with a prestigious institution but also potentially strengthen their market presence in the research and academic sectors.

## Notice

The School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds (UoL) is seeking tenders for a fibre optic distributed sensing system capable of measuring acoustic responses, temperature and strain. The system will be used by members of the school and their external research collaborators for diverse subsurface applications, including (but not limited to) monitoring the geophysical properties of geothermal prospects, subsurface infrastructure, volcanic systems and ice masses.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds (UoL) is seeking tenders for a fibre optic distributed sensing system capable of measuring acoustic responses, temperature and strain. The system will be used by members of the school and their external research collaborators for diverse subsurface applications, including (but not limited to) monitoring the geophysical properties of geothermal prospects, subsurface infrastructure, volcanic systems and ice masses. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q296987RSJ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003953-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2021 at 18:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003953-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q296987RSJ
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Geological-and-geophysical-instruments./Q296987RSJ
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Geological-and-geophysical-instruments./Q296987RSJ
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/Q296987RSJ
- https://www.leeds.ac.uk

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