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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c8e6

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is seeking tenders for the procurement of a fibre optic distributed sensing system, intended for use in various subsurface applications, including monitoring geothermal properties and subsurface infrastructure. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as geological and geophysical instruments (CPV code 38200000). The tender process has been completed, with the contract awarded to Febus Optics on 9 June 2021, for a total value of £266,296. The procurement method used was selective, employing a competitive procedure with negotiation, and was accelerated due to a restrictive deadline set by the funding body.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the development of geophysical instruments and related technologies. Businesses with expertise in fibre optic systems, environmental monitoring, or geothermal applications would be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with the University of Leeds may also lead to further collaborations in research initiatives, enhancing business growth prospects in the educational and environmental sectors.

## Notice

NOTICE OF THE AWARD OF A TENDER: 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

NOTICE OF THE AWARD OF A TENDER: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016756-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £266,296 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FEBUS OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016756-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=611156769
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:000953-2021:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.leeds.ac.uk

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