Scope
Description
The School of Geography at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a multibeam echosounder for glacial lake research. This instrument will be used at high-altitude glacial lakes in the Himalaya to derive bathymetric data and characterise glacier-lake interfaces.
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Total value (estimated)
- £106,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 November 2025 to 2 November 2027
- 2 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38114000 - Echo sounders
Contract locations
- UKE42 - Leeds
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
5 August 2025, 9:59am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical capability | Compliance to spec |
Quality | 50% |
| Warranty and aftersales | Quality | 25% | |
| Sustainability | Quality | 15% | |
| Leadtime | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
University of Leeds
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDVB-8476-PXMZ
Purchasing Office, Worsley Building
Leeds
LS2 9JT
United Kingdom
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government