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Shock Tube Laser Absorption Diagnostic Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2021 at 15:59

Tender

13 Jan 2021 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for the "Shock Tube Laser Absorption Diagnostic Equipment" under the goods category, specifically within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. This open tender is currently in the award stage, having concluded on 14th June 2021, and involves a total value of £200,000. The delivery location is at the University of Sheffield's new Translational Energy Research Centre, situated near Junction 33 of the M1 motorway, with the initial contract period ending on 30th July 2021. Key details also include a range of evaluation criteria, focusing on technical quality, after-sales service, and price.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialize in advanced scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in laser technology and diagnostic systems relevant to low carbon energy generation and carbon capture utilisation/storage. Companies capable of demonstrating strong technical innovation, reliable after-sales service, and flexibility in their offerings may find this contract particularly attractive. The open procurement method allows various suppliers, including SMEs, to engage in the bidding process, thus fostering competitive opportunities within the sector.

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Notice Title

Shock Tube Laser Absorption Diagnostic Equipment

Notice Description

With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the University of Sheffield is establishing a flagship national Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) to provide a multi-technology, integrated RD&D platform, focusing on low carbon energy generation and CCUS (Carbon Dioxide Capture Utilisation/Storage) technologies. This tender is specifically focused on the procurement of a system for Laser Absorption Diagnostic System to study the concentration time-histories in the UV region of a shock tube experimental technique. The laser absorption diagnostic system will be placed at the end of the driven section of a high-pressure shock tube.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is specifically focused on the procurement of a system for Laser Absorption Diagnostic System to study the concentration time-histories in the UV region of a shock tube experimental technique. The laser absorption diagnostic system will be placed at the end of the driven section of a high-pressure shock tube.

Options: As described within the tender document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028a11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015593-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2021 - 30 Jul 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
David Middle
Contact Email
dave.middle@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142221560

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M SQUARED LASERS

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