Methane Analyser

Descriptions

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/