Tender

Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

04 Jun 2020 at 12:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire University is conducting a tender process for the acquisition of a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) system, which is crucial for the development of the Staffordshire Advanced Materials Incubation and Accelerator Centre (SAMIAC). This project aims to enhance innovation and product development within the advanced materials sector in the Staffordshire region. The tender, currently active, employs an open procurement method and is classified under the CPV code for spectroscopy devices. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 26 June 2020 and the contract commencement on 29 June 2020, concluding on 31 October 2020. The delivery address for the procurement is located within the United Kingdom, specifically at Stoke-on-Trent with the postal code ST4 2DE.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in analytical instruments, laboratory technologies, and advanced materials research. Companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this procurement process suitable for their capabilities, especially those with expertise in providing high-precision measuring equipment for applications across various industries such as archaeology, forensics, and engineering. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth through collaboration with Staffordshire University and enhance visibility within the advanced materials sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Notice Description

Staffordshire University is leading the development of the Staffordshire Advanced Materials Incubation and Accelerator Centre (SAMIAC). The aim of SAMIAC is to stimulate innovation, product development and growth in advanced materials in the Staffordshire region. A key element of SAMIAC is the development of a research, prototyping and innovation laboratory workspace for which we are seeking to purchase a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) System. The LIBS system is required to provide a versatile analytical technique offering significant advantages in speed, sensitivity and cost effectiveness over other processes such as XRF, SEM, and mass spectrometry. The LIBS system will be used by staff and companies to measure accurate data of their material research targeting applications including archaeology, forensics, engineering and ceramics.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e1324ca-7ac9-4950-b4c5-f085d5910b28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47652012-7261-450e-a795-078134fc974b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DE
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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