Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c06-78d7-73c8-9eec-200744aeed3f/uoe2016033nt closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UOE/2016/033/NT [University of Exeter](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-exeter) Estimated value £40,000 Published 26 Jul 2016 Deadline Closed 12 Aug 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Soil erosion, deposition and vertical mixing play important roles in determining the spatial and vertical distribution of soil nutrients and, as a consequence, in determining soil function. We wish to quantify the relative rate of soil formation and loss within a karst environment in south west China. The total soil loss will be derived using the fallout radionuclides 137Cs and 210Pb. The karst (limestone-based) environment presents a challenge for application of the fallout radionuclides because, where limestone is exposed at the surface during fallout, locally laterally heterogeneous distribution of radionuclides with runoff from the rock is likely. In situ measurements can provide a mechanism for assessment of 137Cs over larger areas that integrate the spatial variability, and expand our throughput of analysis. We wish to purchase a field-portable high-resolution gamma spectrometry suite, which will enable us to make in situ measurements of 137Cs. The suite should incorporate a single high purity germanium (HPGe) detector. The sites we are likely to visit are remote in nature, accessible by foot only and with difficult terrain– therefore, minimal weight is desirable. Furthermore, it is essential that there is no need of liquid nitrogen dewars to be taken into the field. Additional information: Applicants will be required to register their interest for the relevant tender documents on the University of Exeter's electronic tendering 'In-Tend' System ([in-tendhost.co.uk](http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter/asp/home.asp)) The procurement exercise is completely managed via this electronic system and only registering on [in-tendhost.co.uk](http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter/asp/home.asp) will ensure that you receive all the relevant information and follow-up document. Registration is free of charge to potential suppliers. Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f116763d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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