Tender

GB-Bath: Cryogen-Free Probe Station

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

11 Jan 2021 at 16:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is currently inviting tenders for the supply of a cryogen-free probe station, aimed at measuring the electro-optical properties of materials used in opto-electronic devices. The procurement falls under the category of goods, with a value range between £50,000 and £100,000. This open tender was published on 11th January 2021 and will close on 20th January 2021. The contract's duration is from 25th January 2021 to 31st March 2021, and delivery is expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing sophisticated measurement instruments. Businesses with expertise in supplying scientific and technical equipment, particularly those specialising in the fields of physics and materials science, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procurement method ensures that a wider pool of suppliers can participate, which may enhance competition and innovation in the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bath: Cryogen-Free Probe Station

Notice Description

The University of Bath require a cryogen-free probe-station to measure electro-optical properties of materials in opto-electronic devices. Additional information: 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-e082c6b9-79d7-407c-bcb5-65b1c3045a52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f432d0-36ff-41d3-9c5a-de0d5662463f
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

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
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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 BATH
Contact Name
Jim Stevens
Contact Email
j.stevens@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441225384209

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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