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550 - Dynamic Vapour Sorption (DVS) Analyser

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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21 Dec 2020 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is seeking a supplier for a closed loop sorption gravimetric analyser, specifically a Dynamic Vapour Sorption (DVS) Analyser, to be utilised by the College of Engineering & Physical Sciences. This procurement process falls under the goods category in the industrial machinery industry and has a total value of £68,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 18 December 2020 and concluding on 17 December 2021. The tender stage is classified as complete, with the award date recorded as 11 December 2020, and the related documents were published on 21 December 2020. The delivery will take place in Birmingham, with multiple addresses located within the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, especially those that manufacture or supply analytical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the nature of the product and the value. The contract can foster business growth by enabling successful bidders to engage with a reputable academic institution and could potentially lead to future collaborations or additional supply opportunities within the education and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

550 - Dynamic Vapour Sorption (DVS) Analyser

Notice Description

The College of Engineering & Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston University, in particular the Aston Institute of Urban Technologies and Aston Institute of Material Research (AIMR) are looking to purchase 1 x closed loop sorption gravimetric analyser "Dynamic Vapour Sorption (DVS) Analyser". The equipment will be used to measure the real time measurement for sorption and thermochemical characteristics of powders and solids at grams and m-grams level. This includes: * Adsorption characteristics for gases "non flow" (e.g. Ammonia), water vapour and vapour of organic solvents. * Surface area determination (BET). * Surface energy determination. * Isoactivity analysis. * Amorphous content analysis. * Diffusion analysis. * Heat of sorption analysis. * Activation energy analysis. * Permeability Analysis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93f189bc-e4cb-4ce1-ae4c-e2d1cbd1797f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee12030-ff5d-494b-9cfd-49ecf8991b3c
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2020 - 15 Dec 2022 1-2 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sajid Ahmed
Contact Email
s.ahmed102@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212044164

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SURFACE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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