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Laser Particle Sizer

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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20 Mar 2021 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology is seeking to procure a "Laser Particle Sizer" as a replacement for the discontinued Malvern Panalytical Mastersizer 2000. This procurement process is classified under the goods category, specifically for gas chromatographs. The contract value is approximately £47,122.22 GBP. The award for this tender has been completed, with the contract period starting on 6th November 2020 and concluding on 28th February 2021. The procurement method used for this contract was a single tender action, deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs involved in lab equipment procurement and distribution, particularly those specialising in analytical instruments compatible with existing systems. Companies that can offer a similar or compatible particle sizing instrument are encouraged to consider this market. Given the specialised nature of the equipment, firms with expertise in lab solutions, customer service, and technical support may find substantial growth opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Laser Particle Sizer

Notice Description

Malvern Panalytical are the manufacturer and distributer of this lab equipment and there is no alternative option. It is a replacement for the current Malvern Panalytical Mastersizer 2000 that ceased production in 2015, so software updates, replacement parts, servicing and calibration will no longer be supported by March 2021. The replacement instrument must be compatible with the superseded instrument.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-606d080a-55e4-4922-9637-1e499efbc004
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156faf5e-a8ee-44dc-95e2-96d99bd2cf11
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38432210 - Gas chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,122 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,122 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 1-6 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
UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLINGFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MALVERN PANALYTICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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