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6-off Broadband Ocean-Bottom Seismographs

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

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23 Jan 2025 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

Durham University has concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of six Broadband Ocean-Bottom Seismographs. The procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, excluding glasses (CPV code: 38000000). The contract, valued at £511,360, will run from 4th February 2025 to 3rd February 2026. This procurement process was carried out using a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication above the threshold, and it is now in the award stage. The supplier awarded the contract is Nanometrics Inc., based in Ontario, Canada. The location for the delivery of the items is Durham, postal code DH1 3LE.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in precision laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in seismography technology. Although the contract is awarded to a large supplier, smaller and medium-sized enterprises can still benefit by engaging as subcontractors or forming partnerships. The procurement method indicates that personalised negotiations can provide an edge for companies with innovative offerings that meet the tailored needs of Durham University, fostering long-term business relationships and potential future collaborations in similar high-value scientific equipment tenders.

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Notice Title

6-off Broadband Ocean-Bottom Seismographs

Notice Description

VEAT NOTICE The University has a requirement to purchase 6-off Broadband Ocean-Bottom Seismographs The University has published this VEAT notice and intends to award a contract to Nanaometrics following the expiry of 10 days from the date of publication of this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-194ee8dc-3539-4ac1-bdd6-8b36b014f525
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d943d2d-3ec0-4429-8f32-f824199ce1f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£511,360 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£511,360 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NANOMETRICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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