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Photothermal IR & Raman Spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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06 Mar 2020 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Exeter seeking to acquire a photothermal IR microscope designed to measure mid-IR and NIR Raman spectral images. This opportunity falls under the industry category of spectrometers and was conducted via an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 20th January 2020, with the contract awarded to Blue Scientific Ltd on 28th February 2020. The contract commenced on the same date and is set to run until 27th February 2021. The location for delivery is within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Photothermal IR & Raman Spectrometer

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is looking to purchase a high specification photothermal IR microscope able to measure mid-IR spectral images and NIR Raman spectral images.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-332844d8-bfc7-469d-8369-eb014a5fa2a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e755488-83eb-4cff-a393-7891edc5cffc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2020 - 27 Feb 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723072

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE SCIENTIFIC

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