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    ContractsDownhole Geophysical Equipment for Hydrogeological Research
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    Downhole Geophysical Equipment for Hydrogeological Research

    Tender closes
    34d
    11 Dec 2026 · in 5 weeks

    BGS is procuring downhole geophysical equipment to support hydrogeological investigations and groundwater research activities.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 6 Nov 2026· YesterdayviaFind a Tender
    Tender closes
    34d
    11 Dec 2026 · in 5 weeks

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    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£400,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closes
      11 Dec 2026
      34 days left
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Lifecycle

    Open

    34 days left to bid. Opened yesterday, deadline 11 Dec 2026.

    6 Nov 202611 Dec 2026

    Brief

    The British Geological Survey (BGS) is seeking suppliers to provide downhole geophysical equipment for hydrogeological investigations. This procurement includes specialized instruments designed to measure subsurface properties and gather data from boreholes, including parameters such as water quality, geological composition, and aquifer characteristics. Suppliers should offer equipment compatible with standard borehole operations and capable of delivering reliable data for groundwater assessment and hydrogeological research purposes.

    Track record

    28 awards · 28 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded 28 contracts to 28 suppliers.

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    2. SwissNeutronics AG1× · 4%
    3. Teledyne UK Limited1× · 4%
    4. Chelsea Technologies Limited1× · 4%
    5. R.S. AQUA LIMITED1× · 4%
    6. Ametek (GB) Ltd1× · 4%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07b631

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