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title: "2024-25/ 5170- Supply of a Multibeam Echosounder"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055f47"
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# 2024-25/ 5170- Supply of a Multibeam Echosounder

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055f47

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has initiated a procurement process for the supply of a multibeam echosounder, intended for use by the School of Geography in their glacial lake research. The research focuses on deriving bathymetric data and characterising glacier-lake interfaces at high-altitude glacial lakes in the Himalaya. As part of an open procurement process, this tender falls below the threshold, inviting open competition. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 5th August 2025. The contract, valued at £106,000, when awarded, will commence on 2nd November 2025 and conclude on 2nd November 2027. The University, a public authority sub-central government entity located in Leeds, serves as the contracting authority, with specific inquiries directed to Sam Greaves at the Purchasing Office.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in geophysical instruments, specifically echo sounders. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of demonstrating strong technical capability, compliance with specifications, robust warranty and aftersales support, efficient lead times, and a commitment to sustainability. Engaging in this competitive tender could position a business as a key supplier to the University of Leeds, potentially opening further opportunities within the academic and research sectors. Businesses located within or familiar with the UK market and regulatory requirements will find themselves at an advantage in meeting the tender criteria and specifications.

## Notice

The School of Geography at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a multibeam echosounder for glacial lake research. This instrument will be used at high-altitude glacial lakes in the Himalaya to derive bathymetric data and characterise glacier-lake interfaces. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Echo-sounders./ENSZ6YKN9T To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ENSZ6YKN9T

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039913-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,000 |
| Lots value | £106,000 |
| 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 9JT |
| 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

- 38114000 - Echo sounders

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039913-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039913-2025
  15th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ENSZ6YKN9T
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Echo-sounders./ENSZ6YKN9T
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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