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title: "Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000573790"
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# Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000573790

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is executing a public procurement process titled "Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation". This tender falls within the education and medical research sectors and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the award of the contract having been signed on 27 March 2019, for a total value of £117,000. The tender opportunity involved the supply of two complete Wideband MT systems, aimed at enhancing the geophysical equipment available for research purposes. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, inviting submissions from all interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geophysical instrumentation, particularly those who can provide high-performance equipment relevant to research and development in the natural environment. Companies that manufacture or supply technical equipment and services in the field of geophysics, as well as those with experience in public sector contracts and compliance with regulatory procurement standards, would be well-suited to compete. Given the scale of the order, it could also be advantageous for larger companies or consortiums with capabilities that meet or exceed the specified requirements to participate and potentially grow their market presence through successful contract execution.

## Notice

the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Geophysical Equipment Facility, invites competitive tenders for the supply and technical services in relation to the purchase of Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation (2 complete systems). The new equipment will be an addition to the range of high performance geophysical equipment the GEF provides for loan for NERC supported research or other research within the NERC remit.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University (The Buyer) on behalf of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Geophysical Equipment Facility, invites competitive tenders for the supply and technical services in relation to the purchase of Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation (2 complete systems). The new equipment will be an addition to the range of high performance geophysical equipment the GEF provides for loan for NERC supported research or other research within the NERC remit.

Options: We would be interested in having the following desirable features if not already included in the base model: -Titanium high impedance sheet electrodes and preamplifiers for ice-sheet recording. -Brunton compass (including non-magnetic tripod) weighted for work near the South Pole.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351935 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £116,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £117,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX GEOPHYSICS; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments
- 38230000 - Electromagnetic geophysical instruments
- 38260000 - Magnetometer geophysical instruments

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351935
- 13 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345240

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345240
  Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation - the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Geophysical Equipment Facility, invites competitive tenders for the supply and technical services in relation to the purchase of Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation (2 complete systems). The new equipment will be an addition to the range of high performance geophysical equipment the GEF provides for loan for NERC supported research or other research within the NERC remit.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351935
  Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation - the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Geophysical Equipment Facility, invites competitive tenders for the supply and technical services in relation to the purchase of Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation (2 complete systems). The new equipment will be an addition to the range of high performance geophysical equipment the GEF provides for loan for NERC supported research or other research within the NERC remit.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
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