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Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Instrument

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

08 Oct 2024 at 10:49

Tender

29 Jul 2024 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has concluded a procurement process for a Micro X-Ray Fluorescence (Micro XRF) instrument, aimed for the Cambourne School of Mines at its Penryn Campus in Cornwall. This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The procurement process followed an open procedure and falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses)" (CPV Code: 38000000). The total value of the contract is £350,000. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 27 August 2024, with the contract commencing on 27 September 2024 for a duration of five years, ending on 22 September 2029. BlueScientific Ltd has been awarded the contract, and the tender status is marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies involved in the design, manufacture, or supply of Micro XRF instruments and related services were well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of offering comprehensive delivery, installation, warranty, and ongoing maintenance services. The awarded contract underscores the importance of quality and price, with evaluation criteria weighted 70% towards quality and 30% towards cost. This procurement underscores potential growth for businesses able to adequately meet the technical and service requirements laid out by the University of Exeter.

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Notice Title

Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Instrument

Notice Description

A Micro X-Ray Fluorescence (Micro XRF) instrument for use in a project being delivered by the Cambourne School of Mines at the University's Penryn Campus in Cornwall. This requirement is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Micro X-Ray Fluorescence (Micro XRF) instrument for use in a project being delivered by the Cambourne School of Mines at the University's Penryn Campus in Cornwall. This requirement is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Additional information: This requirement is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048578
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032213-2024
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2029 Over 5 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 EXETER
Contact Name
Megan Brine
Contact Email
m.brine@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUESCIENTIFIC

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