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title: "Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581409"
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published: "2019-04-18"
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# Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581409

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking tenders for the procurement of Wideband Magnetotelluric (MT) Instrumentation through an open competitive process. This procurement falls under the goods category and is part of its initiative to enhance geophysical equipment provided for research. The award was finalised on 27 March 2019, with a contract value of £117,000. All supplies will be delivered to Edinburgh, and the contract is currently active, having been awarded to Phoenix Geophysics Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of high-performance scientific instruments, particularly those specialising in geophysical technology and research equipment. Companies that provide technical services related to instrumentation or who have experience in the educational and research sectors may find this opportunity beneficial for expanding their market presence in the public sector. Engaging in this contract could facilitate deeper partnerships with academic institutions, enhancing business growth and reputation within the industry.

## 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=APR351936 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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=APR351936

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351936
  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.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581409
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf

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