Scope
Reference
SP/25/1442
Description
Tender for the supply, delivery and installation of a mobile platform for tracking carbon through agri-ecosystems ("the platform"). The platform will comprise real-time isotopic analysers (x2) for determination of CO2 and CH4 concentrations and d13C, automated chambers (x32: 16 opaque and 16 transparent) that can operate over vegetation with a height of 70cm, a free-standing low-energy power supply, and environmental (moisture, temperature and light) sensors, all controlled by multiplexors connected to PCs. The platform will be installed in a mobile greenhouse gas laboratory (Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 van) operated by the Lancaster Environment Centre, and will be used to support academic research and student training in outdoor environments. The equipment is expected to be installed by the 30th of April 2026
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,250,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 3 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
4 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 November 2025 to 4 November 2026
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
AMISTON LIMITED
- Companies House: 12120348
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWT-8776-BTPJ
2 Oakfield Coach House
Bath
BA1 4AS
United Kingdom
Email: info@amiston.com
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER
- Companies House: RC000657
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYT-3516-XDZY
Bailrigg
Lancaster
LA1 4YW
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@lancaster.ac.uk
Website: http://https//www.lancaster.ac.uk
Region: UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government