UKRI-2200 UK Geoenergy Observatory Cheshire Surface Fibre Optic Kit

Concepts

• fibre-optic apparatus
• swindon
• cheshire
• provision of fibre
• optic cables
• optic interrogator boxes
• downhole fibre
• surface
• provision of surface fibre
• uk geoenergy observatories

Location

Nottingham

Description

This is a Contract Award for the provision of fibre optic interrogator boxes and associated equipment on the surface. These instruments are for monitoring seismic and ground temperature profiles with depth and will be used at the UK Geoenergy Observatories field sites in Cheshire. The instruments are attached to downhole fibre optic cables, which will be installed on the outside of the boreholes (and are non-retrievable) at the Cheshire site.

Total Quantity or Scope

This is a Contract Award for the provision of surface fibre optic kit for the UK Geoenergy Observatories (UKGEOS) project. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 38621000 - Fibre-optic apparatus

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

Competition is absent for technical reasons. The equipment must be compatible with existing equipment. A change of supplier would cause technical difficulties in completing installation, and disproportionate technical risk that would be costly and impractical to resolve.

Other Information

To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=694628749 GO Reference: GO-2022531-PRO-20233275