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(NU/1425) Supply and Installation of Fourier-Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopy Microscope

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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29 Nov 2018 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which has published a tender for the "Supply and Installation of Fourier-Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopy Microscope." This project falls under the goods category within the microscopy industry and is located in the North East region of England. The tender period closed on 7th November 2018, and the contract period spans from 21st November 2018 to 21st January 2019. The total contract value is £50,000, with an awarded amount of £41,665 confirmed on 20th November 2018, to the supplier Thermo Fisher Scientific.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and installation of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in microscopy and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow in the scientific instrumentation sector would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders, leveraging their agility to provide comprehensive after-sales support and maintenance services. The focus on marine microplastic research underlines a growing sector with potential for further expansion, appealing to innovative firms dedicated to environmental sciences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1425) Supply and Installation of Fourier-Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopy Microscope

Notice Description

Newcastle University has been awarded a project grant by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the acquisition of a Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) microscope. The apparatus will perform marine microplastic polymer identification to allow insight into microsplastic contamination and prevalence at the lowest level of the North Sea food chain and identify changes over time. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the invitation to tender document, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance.This opportunity is only being advertised to the Framework for High Value Spectroscopy Equipment, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. (HVLE) Ref Lab3053 NW, Lot 2 Molecular Spectrophotometers, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e39d4e0-8fac-4fb5-a0c5-d25cdb12b575
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e808576-b9ce-4416-986f-7e181cc2c3fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,665 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2018 - 21 Jan 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Natalie Morton
Contact Email
natalie.morton@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912226396

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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