# Methane Analyser

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by UNIVERSITY OF DERBY.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [UNIVERSITY OF DERBY](/buyers/university-of-derby/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [LI-COR BIOSCIENCES UK LIMITED](/suppliers/li-cor-biosciences-uk/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £39,770
- Tender value: £40,000
- Award date: 18 February 2022
- Published: 18 February 2022
- Contract start: 25 February 2022
- Contract end: 25 February 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: f56fc1d1-83e1-42f2-a5a0-0fff99f02a4e-511487
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f796d994-946f-4814-85c0-dbdc10cfa470

## Description

The University of Derby is currently running the De-Carbonise project to help SME's in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire increase their sustainability and save money by reducing energy costs and carbon emissions\. The De-Carbonise team would like to buy a methane analyser to assist several SMEs on the project to ascertain the amount of greenhouse gases which are being emitted from their land\. We want a piece of equipment that can analyse methane \(CH4\) and carbon dioxide \(CO2\) fluxes between the soil and the atmosphere\. A portable unit will allow flexibility to test materials in-situ \(avoiding disturbance\) and help advise to the SME whether to reduce their emissions based on soil and land chemistry\. Essential outputs: • Ability to analyse concentrations of methane \(CH4\) and carbon dioxide \(CO2\) to a precision of at least 1ppb over 5 seconds for CH4, and 2 ppm over 5 seconds for CO2\. • Suitable for portable operation • Maximum 15kg in weight \(with batteries\) for portable use in the field • Universal power supply • Battery life of at least 2 hours\. • Suitable for operation in the field: rugged/quality design, weatherproof, reliable\. • Ability to measure soil flux, including relevant apparatus \(eg\. flux chambers\. If the soil flux system is chamber-based, then it should be a good design with consideration of temperature and pressure effects etc\.\)\. It should also be able to work with custom chambers\. • Have a practical and reliable means of downloading data from the device\. • Be reliable for research level application, as evidenced by widespread adoption in the relevant communities of users\. • Training provided to a minimum of 2 staff members\. • Technical support, warranty and servicing provided for 1 year as a minimum\. • Delivery to University of Derby, Derby \(DE22 1GB\)\. Desirable outputs: • Measurement of any other gases relevant to soil ecosystem processes, such as O2 and N2O\. • Static sampling option, with ability to analyse small sample sizes\. • Suitable for long-term lab operation\. • Network and/or USB \(etc\.\) connectivity for monitoring and device management • Capacity for upgrade including the detection of other gases and use of different kinds of chamber etc\. • Transparent flux chamber option so that photosynthesis is not interrupted\. • Range of powering options for versatility • Programming interface for advanced automated operations • Delivery by February 2022 to Derby, UK\. If not an existing supplier please register as a prospective supplier\. Guides and links to the registration process can be found here: https://www\.derby\.ac\.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/ Once registered \(and for existing suppliers\) the link to the University of Derby's Oracle portal and guides for Responding to Negotiations \(Tenders/Quotes\) via Oracle is here: https://www\.derby\.ac\.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/existing-suppliers/

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## Source

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