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Fusion Bead Machine

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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23 Sep 2024 at 17:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Fusion Bead Machine under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund project's 'Technology Metals Technical Capability Expansion - Phase 1: Minerals Processing'. This initiative aims to bolster the technical capabilities of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and expedite research, development, and innovation in the geo-resources sector. The procurement process used an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 26th September 2024, with completion expected by 27th November 2026. The project, co-delivered by the Camborne School of Mines and Grinding Solutions Ltd, addresses a strategic opportunity to enhance the region's endowment in critical technology metals.

This procurement opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of scientific and mining equipment, particularly those specialising in fusion equipment, research laboratory services, and technical apparatus. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on innovative mineral processing solutions may find this tender particularly beneficial. Given the nature of the project, companies that provide robust service contracts and warranties for high-tech machines are well-suited to compete. This award, valued at approximately £78,592.80, was granted to Cole-Parmer Instrument Company Limited, highlighting the importance of reliable and advanced technological solutions in the critical minerals sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fusion Bead Machine

Notice Description

The University of Exeter (UoE) has a requirement to purchase a Fusion Bead Machine as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund project 'Technology Metals Technical Capability Expansion - Phase 1: Minerals Processing'. This project will provide an important component of a nationally unique Critical Minerals Equipment Hub to expand Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (CIoS) technical capability, lower analytical costs and time delays, raise through-put and accelerate RD&I across the geo-resources sector. It addresses the unique opportunity resulting from the region's endowment in technology metals (including lithium, tin and tungsten) that are critical for continued UK economic growth and to decarbonise our society. The project will be co-delivered by the Camborne School of Mines (CSM), University of Exeter, the UK's only multidisciplinary mining school, and Grinding Solutions Ltd (GSL), a leading mineral processing consultancy and "central cog" in the CIoS technology metals sector. The University requires a minimum 1-year warranty on this device, commencing from the date of goods installation, with the option to extend the warranty and to include a service contract of up to 5-years (maximum 5-year contract).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-612fc980-2ebf-4a8f-83f2-bedd4b7437f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fe72ff-45de-4b61-b595-fee198f3f72f
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

42664000 - Fusion equipment

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,592 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2024 - 27 Nov 2026 2-3 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Charlotte Hockey
Contact Email
procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLE-PARMER INSTRUMENT

Further Information

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