Supply of Surface Fibre Optic Interrogator Equipment for UK Geoenergy Observatory Cheshire
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Surface Fibre Optic Interrogator Equipment for UK Geoenergy Observatory Cheshire
Awarded 30 May 2022
Awarded30 May 2022
Value£258,879.95
SupplierSilixa LTD
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 7mo ago10mo term
Awarded 30 May 2022Expired 30 Mar 2023
About
UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to Silixa LTD for the provision of fibre optic interrogator boxes and associated surface equipment.
These instruments are designed for monitoring seismic and ground temperature profiles with depth and will be deployed at the UK Geoenergy Observatories field sites in Cheshire.
The equipment attaches to downhole fibre optic cables installed on the outside of boreholes (non-retrievable) at the Cheshire site.
The contract value was £258,879.95.
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