Award

The Analysis Suite NEDF (New Design and Engineering Facility)

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2021 at 13:36

Tender

05 Feb 2021 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is conducting a significant procurement process for the Analysis Suite as part of a £50 million investment in the New Design and Engineering Facility (NEDF). This initiative falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on analysis apparatus. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the date signed for the contract recorded as 20 April 2021. The tender process adopted an open procedure, allowing widespread participation, and the related project is based in Plymouth, Devon, UK.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in specialised areas of engineering and analytical services, particularly those that manufacture or supply advanced analysis apparatus. Companies capable of enhancing thermal analysis capabilities would be well-placed to compete, as the project aims to significantly improve educational resources and attract additional research funding. Local enterprises offering testing and consultancy solutions could also find valuable avenues for collaboration and growth through this initiative.

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Notice Title

The Analysis Suite NEDF (New Design and Engineering Facility)

Notice Description

The University of Plymouth is making a PS50M investment in a New Engineering and Design Facility (NEDF) with a comprehensive review of analytical capability. After polling all potential stakeholders across engineering and science in the university, the thermal analysis capability for materials characterisation has been identified as well below the national benchmark (limited to two ageing DSC, in composites and in food, and contracting out TPO/TPR). The consultation has identified that the thermal analysis suite would significantly enhance the student experience, could attract additional research funding, and would provide a resource for testing and consultancy for local commercial enterprises.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Plymouth is making a PS50M investment in a New Engineering and Design Facility (NEDF) with a comprehensive review of analytical capability. After polling all potential stakeholders across engineering and science in the university, the thermal analysis capability for materials characterisation has been identified as well below the national benchmark (limited to two ageing DSC, in composites and in food, and contracting out TPO/TPR). The consultation has identified that the thermal analysis suite would significantly enhance the student experience, could attract additional research funding, and would provide a resource for testing and consultancy for local commercial enterprises.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02908b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008500-2021
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)


CPV Codes

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£184,742 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 26 Sep 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Elizabeth Wright
Contact Email
elizabeth.wright@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01752582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METTLER TOLEDO

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