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title: "Archaeological Survey Pack"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-138487"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
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buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-06-04"
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# Archaeological Survey Pack

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-138487

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## Summary

The Cardiff University has conducted a procurement process for an "Archaeological Survey Pack" in the goods category. The tender was initiated on 31st January 2024, with an end date for the tender period set for 7th February 2024. The University seeks to upgrade its survey equipment to utilise modern technology for field archaeology research. The chosen supplier will need to provide a comprehensive equipment pack suitable for all weather fieldwork in the UK, including a Leica TS16 Package, traverse kit, additional accessories, and after-sales support in the form of operational manuals and software updates.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in geological and geophysical instruments, measuring instruments, and evaluation or testing instruments to compete. Companies capable of providing high-quality survey equipment and offering UK-based after-sales support are well-suited to participate. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with G2 Survey Ltd being the active contract holder since 21st March 2024.

## Notice

This is a refresh of survey equipment to place our field archaeology research capacity at the forefront ofrapidly 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 geospatialsurveying. Advances in technology mean that this refresh in equipment is necessary so that we are at thecutting edge of industry practice and remain competitive. Currently, we have outdated survey equipment toconduct in-field Archaeological research and training. We require a refresh of field survey equipment tobring 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 -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).* 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).* 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138487 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 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 | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | G2 SURVEY |

## 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

- 4 Jun 2024 at 08:51 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138487
- 31 Jan 2024 at 09:08 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138487

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://g2survey.com/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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