Tender

GB-Liverpool: Transient absorption spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

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Tender

01 Nov 2018 at 12:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Liverpool is seeking suppliers for a Transient Absorption Spectrometer in the goods category, with a tender period ending on 22 November 2018. The procurement is at the active tender stage, utilising an open procedure for selection. This opportunity is located in Liverpool, North West England. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 3 December 2018 and conclude by 29 March 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business into the academic and scientific equipment market. Companies that specialise in the manufacturing or supply of spectrometers, particularly those with capabilities in specialised instrumentation, would be well suited to submit a proposal for consideration. The evaluation criteria and potential for interview processes emphasise the importance of quality and performance in submissions, enabling competitive businesses to showcase their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Liverpool: Transient absorption spectrometer

Notice Description

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Liverpool has a requirement for a Transient Absorption Spectrometer. Additional information: The tender documentation is located on the following web site https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni Select 'Tenders' from the top menu bar, select 'current', then click 'view details' button. To gain full access to this website and tender documentation you need to log in using your existing registration details or click the 'Register' button if you have not registered before. When registering PLEASE make sure the 'publish e-mail address' field is completed accurately as this will receive all automated correspondence. Please return your tender as detailed in the document. The submitted tender will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria stated in the invitation to tender documents and companies may be invited to attend for interview as part of the process. All dates, time periods and quantities indicated in this Notice are provisional only and the university reserves the right to change the same if circumstances so dictate. The University reserves the right not to enter in to any contract pursuant to this Notice and to withdraw from this procurement exercise at any time. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5c7c9c2-e98b-4338-849a-5811b80a95e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77c965c-84a7-40f3-a957-471cd8b08006
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

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

CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 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
UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
Mr Chris Silker, Procurement manager
Contact Email
silkerc@liv.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01517942159

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L69 7ZX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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