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Laser Direct Infra-Red (LDIR) Microscope

THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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11 Aug 2020 at 14:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Centre For Ecology & Hydrology, which has completed a tender for a Laser Direct Infra-Red (LDIR) Microscope, essential for analysing microplastic particles in environmental samples. This contract, valued at £154,162, falls under the goods category and is classified within the CPV code for Electron microscopes. The tender process employed was a single tender action due to the contract being below threshold. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract period commencing on 11th August 2020 and concluding on 31st October 2020, set in Wallingford, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific and environmental sectors, especially those with capabilities in advanced microscopy equipment. Businesses that supply laboratory instruments or related technologies, as well as those with expertise in environmental analysis, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The award has been granted to AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITED, indicating a competitive landscape for future contracts in similar fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laser Direct Infra-Red (LDIR) Microscope

Notice Description

Laser Directed InfraRed (LDIR) microscope for the analysis of microplastic particles from environmental samples.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79a07789-377a-4dc0-bfb7-84e12948655e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c5a7ef-0a2a-4cfb-8889-aa4c9aafa51e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

38511000 - Electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,162 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,162 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 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
THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ceh.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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