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Laser Ablation System Upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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08 Feb 2017 at 11:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has successfully completed the procurement for the "Laser Ablation System Upgrade", a project aimed at upgrading an existing excimer laser ablation sampling system at their Ocean and Earth Science Geochemistry Facility. This tender, classified under "Mass spectrometer" in the goods category, was published on 8th February 2017 but pertains to an award dated 27th October 2016, with a total contract value of £102,000. The contract period commenced on 7th February 2017 and will conclude on 6th February 2018. The tender procedure was conducted via an open procurement method.

This procurement presents a potential opportunity for businesses specialised in advanced scientific equipment, particularly those involved with laser technologies or related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it beneficial to keep an eye on similar future tenders and consider submitting proposals, especially as the trend toward upgrading existing equipment can provide avenues for competitive bids in the scientific sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laser Ablation System Upgrade

Notice Description

****Please Note*** This requirement has already been fulfilled therefore this notice is for transparency purposes only. The University of Southampton is seeking a comprehensive upgrade to an existing excimer laser ablation sampling system installed at the Ocean and Earth Science Geochemistry Facility. The laser ablation system we wish to upgrade is a New Wave UP193FX containing an ATL ATLEX-SI ArF excimer laser, details in Annex 1.1-1.4. The system was installed in 2009 and is housed in a Class 1000 cleanroom . We wish to obtain a laser ablation system that has comparable specifications to the current generation of excimer laser ablation systems at a reduced overall cost by reusing components from our existing system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e72e8a49-4d02-43d4-9d73-83b9be3eff35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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)

CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20169 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2017 - 6 Feb 2018 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Vicki Becheley
Contact Email
vsh@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES (EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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