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title: "Instrumentation: Microwave Scintillometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0426e9"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY"
published: "2023-12-19"
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# Instrumentation: Microwave Scintillometer

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0426e9

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## Summary

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is planning a procurement for instrumentation: Microwave Scintillometer in the goods category. The procurement is focused on hydrographic instruments and involves the purchase of one to three microwave scintillometers, with a total value of £300,000. The equipment will be used for large scale evaporation and heat flux estimation, with delivery location specified as Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. The procurement process is at the planning stage, and interested parties are encouraged to participate.

This tender opportunity from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology presents a chance for businesses specializing in hydrographic instruments to engage in a future competitive process. Companies involved in the production or supply of microwave scintillometers suitable for long-range use are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The deadline for future notices related to this tender is set for December 19, 2023, providing potential bidders with a clear timeline to engage with the buying organisation and prepare their bids.

## Notice

We are likely to have a requirement for one to three microwave scintillometers to be used with infrared Large Aperture Scintillometers (LAS) for estimation of large scale evaporation and heat fluxes. They will be long path, between 500m to 3km. We would like to hear from any interested parties who would like to be involved in any future competitive exercises.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are likely to have a requirement for one to three microwave scintillometers to be used with infrared Large Aperture Scintillometers (LAS) for estimation of large scale evaporation and heat fluxes. They will be long path, between 500m to 3km. We would like to hear from any interested parties who would like to be involved in any future competitive exercises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037308-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2023 at 14:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037308-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=831201663
- https://www.ukceh.ac.uk

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