Award

Sensor-Based Ore Sorter

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Aug 2024 at 16:49

Tender

21 May 2024 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has successfully completed the procurement process to acquire a sensor-based ore sorter. This project, formally identified by the tender ID UOE/2024/051/JU, falls under the category of "Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery" (CPV code: 42900000). The equipment is intended for use at the Camborne School of Mines, located at the University's Cornwall campus. The procurement utilised an open procedure method and moved through various stages from tender to contract with an award given to Comex Polska sp. z o.o. on 19th August 2024. The contract, valued at £449,300, marks the completion of the procurement phase with all process stages successfully achieving "active" and "complete" statuses.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and components, especially those focused on mining and material processing. The University of Exeter's procurement process was open and competitive, receiving multiple bids, all from SMEs. This indicates a welcoming environment for smaller enterprises looking to expand their market presence. Companies that offer innovative sensor-based sorting technologies and have expertise in the machinery industry would have been well-positioned to compete in this tender. The successful completion of this procurement creates a successful precedent, opening the doors for potential future collaborations and tenders in related sectors.

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Notice Title

Sensor-Based Ore Sorter

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is looking to purchase a sensor-based sorter primarily designed for classification and physical separation of rocks based on measurable properties. The equipment will be located at the Camborne School of Mines at the University's Cornwall campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Exeter is looking to purchase a sensor-based sorter primarily designed for classification and physical separation of rocks based on measurable properties. The equipment will be located at the Camborne School of Mines at the University's Cornwall campus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04693e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027173-2024
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£449,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723072

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMEX POLSKA

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