Award

Floating Zone Single Crystal Growth Furnace

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

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Award

09 Jun 2017 at 15:10

Award Notice
Tender

09 Jun 2017 at 15:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Floating Zone Single Crystal Growth Furnace is being conducted by Durham University, located in Durham, England. This project falls under the category of industrial or laboratory furnaces and has a value of £189,600. The tender was published on 9th June 2017, and the contract is expected to run from 28th March 2017 to 31st July 2018. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 20th February 2017, with the status marked as complete.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory equipment and related technology. Companies able to manufacture or source high-temperature furnaces suitable for growing large single crystals will find this project particularly relevant. With Durham University actively engaged in cutting-edge research in chemistry and materials, suppliers in the field of scientific instruments and ancillary equipment can benefit significantly from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Floating Zone Single Crystal Growth Furnace

Notice Description

Durham Chemistry is a thriving centre for teaching and research in Chemistry. We and partners in Physics and Materials from a range of UK universities have significant research activity in functional inorganic materials. To underpin this work we require equipment to produce large single crystal samples of a number of materials. The University wishes to purchase a Floating Zone Furnace capable of growing large single crystals of inorganic materials from the melt at temperatures up to 2200 centigrade. There is also a need to purchase ancillary equipment to help prepare samples for use in the furnace. This will be a one off purchase. Additional information: Please click the following link to express and interest in this tender: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6756

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3d93309-3105-4b66-a7fa-93e2582c64f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e20f21c-c7d0-48ac-bedf-5df054b39443
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£189,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 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
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Catherine Harrison
Contact Email
catherine.harrison@durham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRYSTAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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