--- title: "Archaeological Survey Equipment" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-137737" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-137737" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137737.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137737.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-01-08" --- # Archaeological Survey Equipment Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-137737 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-137737) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137737.json) ## Summary Cardiff University is looking to acquire Archaeological Survey Equipment through an open procurement process. The university aims to update its field archaeology research capabilities by incorporating advanced digital technology such as robotic total stations and survey grade GNSS positioning. The tender requires equipment suitable for all-weather fieldwork in the UK. The deadline for submitting bids is 26th January 2024, with the award period ending on 12th February 2024. The main procurement category is goods, and interested parties can find more details on the submission process at the provided URL. This tender from Cardiff University presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in geological and geophysical instruments, measuring instruments, and miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments to grow their operations. Companies that offer technological solutions for archaeology research and have experience in providing field survey equipment are well-suited to compete. The eligibility criteria specify the exact list of required equipment, emphasizing no substitutions except for additional accessories like protective cases. Interested suppliers should engage with the university through the communication portal to clarify any equipment-related queries before submitting their bids. ## Notice This is a refresh of survey equipment to place our field archaeology research capacity at the forefront of rapidly developing digital techniques including robotic totals stations and survey grade GNSS positioning. Archaeological fieldwork is the cornerstone of research in the discipline and requires systematic geospatial surveying. Advances in technology mean that this refresh in equipment is necessary so that we are at the cutting edge of industry practice and remain competitive. Currently, we have outdated survey equipment to conduct in-field Archaeological research and training. We require a refresh of field survey equipment to bring us in line with current and best practices in the Archaeology profession.The survey equipment must be suitable for all weather fieldwork in the UK in urban and rural environments.To complete the refresh, we require an archaeological equipment pack including the following -Item no. Requirement Quantity1 Archaeological Equipment Pack -* 1 x Leica TS16 Package One-man robotic total station running captivate on instrument & controller.* 1 x Traverse kit for robotic total station (2x prism stations with tripods).* 2 x Leica GS16 GNSS packages running captivate on 1 controller provided as base and rover set (including GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BEIDOU compatibility).* Roaming Sim Card (12-month package) minimum 500MB per month for RTK link to correction service.* Leica Smartnet Educational License for RTK correction service.* Additional accessories and chargers, including full set of batteries and spare batteries, chargers for UK plugs, rugged carry cases, appropriate cleaning equipment (cloths for lenses), weather protection (protective covers).* Hexagon X-pad fusion download/upload and GNSS post-processing module suitable for use with the Leica equipment listed above.* The supplier must have a UK-based point-of-contact for after-sales support.* Equipment operational manuals to be provided (electronic and hard copy).* Necessary updates to software/firmware when they become available from the manufacturers throughout the life of the equipment at no additional cost.1 - pack, as specified in requirement sectionNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=137737. (WA Ref:137737) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137737 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF24 0DE | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Adamsdown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments - 38300000 - Measuring instruments - 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments ## Release History - 8 Jan 2024 at 09:35 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137737 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=137737 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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