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University of St Andrews: Eden Campus - Low Carbon Challenge Fund (LCCF) Project

University of St Andrews

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16 May 2022 at 12:06

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07 Jan 2022 at 12:35

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07 Jan 2022 at 12:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews is conducting a tender for the Eden Campus - Low Carbon Challenge Fund (LCCF) Project, focusing on the procurement of various goods, specifically instruments for checking physical characteristics. This open procurement process, listed under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 38400000, is currently in the tender stage. The submission deadline has been extended to 18 January 2022, allowing potential suppliers additional time to prepare their bids. The procurement encompasses eight lots, including specific equipment such as a Screen Printer, Belt Oven, and Scanning Electron Microscope, to support the university's research initiatives located in Guardbridge, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment, engineering, and manufacturing sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in producing high-quality scientific instruments would find competitive advantages in this bidding process. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with quality standards and cost efficiency, particularly those experienced in working with educational institutions, are encouraged to participate in this tender to expand their market presence and foster growth through collaboration with a prestigious university.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of St Andrews: Eden Campus - Low Carbon Challenge Fund (LCCF) Project

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to achieve best value for money in the supply of the equipment detailed for use in the LCCF at Eden Campus. The procurement is broken down into 8 Lots and suppliers may bid for all or any Lots. The University of St Andrews may award no, all or any part of any Lot. Lots are as follows: Lot 1 - Screen Printer Lot 2 - Belt Oven Lot 3 - Particle Size Analyser Lot 4 - Rheometer Lot 5 - Scanning Electron Microscope Lot 6 - Triple Roller Mill Lot 7 - Laser Cutter Lot 8 - Metal 3D Printer

Lot Information

Screen Printer

Screen Printer We require a screen printer system capable of printing on ceramic / metallic substrates with a high degree of control. The primary purposes of this instrument are: Electrode/electrolyte printing onto ceramic substrates for solid oxide fuel cell applications Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Belt Oven

Belt Oven We require a belt oven system capable of working with ceramic substrates with a high degree of control. The primary purposes of this instrument are: Drying thick-film layers of ceramic (deposited by screen printing) onto metallic / ceramic substrates for solid oxide fuel cell applications Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Particle Size Analyser

Particle Size Analyser We require a particle size analyser for size range 0.01 - 3500 microns. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Rheometer

Rheometer We desire an instrument capable of measuring the way in which slurries flow in response to applied forces. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Scanning Electron Microscope

Scanning Electron Microscope We require a SEM capable for electron and Energy-dispersive X-ray analyses that balances high throughputs with high performance. Ideally, we would like a desktop instrument which can be easily used with minimal training. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Triple Roller Mill

Triple Roller Mill We require a triple roller mill that is compact, easy to keep clean preventing cross contamination and suitable for research needs working with ceramic materials. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Laser Cutter

Laser Cutter Required components: - Capable of cutting plastic, metal and ceramic at least 1-2 mm thick. - Both honeycomb and knife blade supports. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Metal 3D Printer

Metal 3D printer We require a metal 3D printer that that prints metal powder bound in a plastic matrix that is reliable, fast and easy to use. Required components: - Printing area at least 200 x 200 mm. - Compatible with standard UK power 240 V. - Tool Steel and changeover between materials should be easy and quick. - Must have system that includes printing and ends with sintered body. - Must have multiple nozzles capable of depositing build and support materials for multi-body part modelling. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fb4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012619-2022
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

30232100 - Printers and plotters

31711140 - Electrodes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38428000 - Rheometers

38434000 - Analysers

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

43312500 - Mechanical rollers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£316,484 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Additive-X Ltd

Anton Paar Ltd

Boxford Holdings Ltd

JEOL (UK) Ltd

Key Production Equipment Ltd

Further Information

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