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title: "UKRI-3963 3x Broadband Magnetotelluric Systems"
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# UKRI-3963 3x Broadband Magnetotelluric Systems

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045a1e

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-3963 3x Broadband Magnetotelluric Systems". This project falls under the industry category of "Electromagnetic Geophysical Instruments" and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender process was in the 'Award' stage as of 25 July 2024, with the contract having been awarded to Phoenix Geophysics Ltd on 24 July 2024 for £141,983 GBP. The open procurement method used was structured as an 'Open procedure'. The procurement included the supply of three broadband magnetotelluric systems, which will support geophysical exploration research and geohazard assessment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in geophysical instruments or research equipment. Companies involved in the manufacture or supply of high-tech geophysical exploration tools and technologies will find this contract particularly lucrative. Further opportunities for SMEs are also indicated, despite the current award to a large supplier. The focus on cost, technical response, support and maintenance, and social value in the award criteria makes it an attractive proposition for tech-driven and innovative businesses aiming to grow their market presence in the research equipment sector.

## Notice

3 x broadband magnetotelluric systems, including induction coil magnetometers and non-polarizable electrodes, to support geophysical exploration research as well as geohazard assessment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply 3 x broadband magnetotelluric systems, including induction coil magnetometers and non-polarizable electrodes, to support geophysical exploration research as well as geohazard assessment. Additional information: Procurement Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days, on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023190-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £141,983 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX GEOPHYSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38230000 - Electromagnetic geophysical instruments

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023190-2024
- 16 May 2024 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015581-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=878108364
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Electromagnetic-geophysical-instruments./VA6822DV6X
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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