Tender

Supply of Automated Mineral Analyser to Aberystwyth University

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

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Tender

30 May 2022 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Aberystwyth University is currently conducting a tender for the "Supply of Automated Mineral Analyser," aimed at enhancing their luminescence research capabilities in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences. The procurement process is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on analysers within the geological instruments industry. Interested parties should note that the tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by 14:00 on 29th June 2022. The total contract value is £420,000, and submissions must be made electronically via eTenderwales.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instruments, geological analyses, and related services, such as installation and technical support. Companies able to provide advanced mineral analysis technologies, along with relevant experience in similar projects, are particularly well-suited to compete. The buyer encourages consortia to apply, offering a pathway for smaller firms to collaborate and leverage their strengths to meet the requirements of this contract.

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Notice Title

Supply of Automated Mineral Analyser to Aberystwyth University

Notice Description

Aberystwyth Luminescence Research laboratory in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences wishes to procure an automated mineral analyser capable of producing chemical maps for geological samples (especially slices of rocks and flat surfaces of unlithified sediments such as split sediment cores), and then to have the ability to automatically classify the sample and map the occurrence of different minerals in the samples.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberystwyth Luminescence Research laboratory in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences wishes to procure an automated mineral analyser capable of producing chemical maps for geological samples (especially slices of rocks and flat surfaces of unlithified sediments such as split sediment cores), and then to have the ability to automatically classify the sample and map the occurrence of different minerals in the samples.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034185
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015071-2022
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

14523100 - Minerals

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

38220000 - Geological prospecting apparatus

38434000 - Analysers

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

45214630 - Scientific installations

51216000 - Installation services of geological equipment

71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

71351913 - Geological exploration services

72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lep27@aber.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1970628716

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3FB
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

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