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title: "DfE - Supply and Delivery of Geoscientific Analysis and Monitoring Equipment"
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# DfE - Supply and Delivery of Geoscientific Analysis and Monitoring Equipment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0377c9

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## Summary

The Department of Economy is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of geoscientific analysis and monitoring equipment. This tender is currently in the active stage and involves multiple lots, each requiring specific equipment. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a deadline for tender submission set for November 25, 2022. The contracting authority is the Department of Economy located in Belfast, United Kingdom. The industry category for this tender is goods, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Key dates to note include the bid validity period ending on February 23, 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the geoscientific equipment sector. Companies that specialise in geological and geophysical instruments, machines for testing and measuring, as well as evaluation instruments, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contracts for each lot have active status, with values ranging from £41,000 to £129,440. Successful suppliers include HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE GMBH, ROBERTSON GEOLOGGING LIMITED, and MERROW SCIENTIFIC LIMITED. The procurement process involves rigorous performance monitoring and compliance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015, providing a level playing field for all suppliers.

## Notice

DfE/GSNI is seeking a Contractor/s to provide a range of geoscientific monitoring and analysis equipment. The Contractor/s will be required to supply, deliver, install and commission, if applicable, and provide training for the equipment. Warranty, servicing, and reactive repairs are also necessary requirements. Separate contracts shall be awarded for each one of the following lots: * Lot 1: Groundwater level, temperature and conductivity devices * Lot 2: Electron Microscopy equipment * Lot 3: Wireline Logging equipment * Lot 4: Thermal Conductivity measurer

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Groundwater level, temperature and conductivity devices

DfE/GSNI is seeking a Contractor/s to provide a range of geoscientific monitoring and analysis equipment. The Contractor/s will be required to supply, deliver, install and commission, if applicable, and provide training for the equipment. Warranty, servicing, and reactive repairs are also necessary requirements. Separate contracts shall be awarded for each one of the following lots: * Lot 1: Groundwater level, temperature and conductivity devices * Lot 2: Electron Microscopy equipment * Lot 3: Wireline Logging equipment * Lot 4: Thermal Conductivity measurer

Lot 2: Electron Microscopy equipment

DfE/GSNI is seeking a Contractor/s to provide a range of geoscientific monitoring and analysis equipment. The Contractor/s will be required to supply, deliver, install and commission, if applicable, and provide training for the equipment. Warranty, servicing, and reactive repairs are also necessary requirements. Separate contracts shall be awarded for each one of the following lots: * Lot 1: Groundwater level, temperature and conductivity devices * Lot 2: Electron Microscopy equipment * Lot 3: Wireline Logging equipment * Lot 4: Thermal Conductivity measurer

Options: Initial 1yr contract that covers the Warranty period with 4 optional extensions periods of up to 1yr each to cover maintenance package

Lot 3: Wireline Logging equipment

DfE/GSNI is seeking a Contractor/s to provide a range of geoscientific monitoring and analysis equipment. The Contractor/s will be required to supply, deliver, install and commission, if applicable, and provide training for the equipment. Warranty, servicing, and reactive repairs are also necessary requirements. Separate contracts shall be awarded for each one of the following lots: * Lot 1: Groundwater level, temperature and conductivity devices * Lot 2: Electron Microscopy equipment * Lot 3: Wireline Logging equipment * Lot 4: Thermal Conductivity measurer

Options: Initial 1yr contract that covers the Warranty period with 4 optional extensions periods of up to 1yr each to cover maintenance package

Lot 4: Thermal Conductivity measurer

DfE/GSNI is seeking a Contractor/s to provide a range of geoscientific monitoring and analysis equipment. The Contractor/s will be required to supply, deliver, install and commission, if applicable, and provide training for the equipment. Warranty, servicing, and reactive repairs are also necessary requirements. Separate contracts shall be awarded for each one of the following lots: * Lot 1: Groundwater level, temperature and conductivity devices * Lot 2: Electron Microscopy equipment * Lot 3: Wireline Logging equipment * Lot 4: Thermal Conductivity measurer

Options: Initial 1yr contract that covers the Warranty period with 1 optional extension period of up to 1yr to cover maintenance package

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003098-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £520,400 |
| Lots value | £520,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,290 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMY |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3SB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE; MERROW SCIENTIFIC; ROBERTSON GEOLOGGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2023 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003098-2023
- 21 Oct 2022 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029734-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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