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Continuous Wave X-Band Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectrometer (inc. low power bridge)

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Award

02 Dec 2024 at 08:32

Tender

12 Sep 2024 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick recently completed a procurement process for a Continuous Wave X-Band Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectrometer, along with a low power bridge, intended for measuring spin systems with long relaxation times. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically spectrometers, and was governed by an open procedure. The process was initiated by the University of Warwick, located in Coventry (region UKG33). The tender was notably awarded to Bruker UK Ltd on 27th November 2024, with a contract valued at £175,000. Key dates for this procurement included the tender period ending on 3rd October 2024, with the bid opening taking place on the same day.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender process managed by the University of Warwick could foster growth for companies capable of providing high-quality, turnkey solutions in electronic paramagnetic resonance technology. Large enterprises like Bruker UK Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that businesses with advanced technological capabilities and expertise in scientific instrumentation are well-suited for such opportunities. This contract highlights the importance of preparedness and specialised knowledge in participating and succeeding in the procurement processes of renowned educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Continuous Wave X-Band Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectrometer (inc. low power bridge)

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement for a turn-key high quality X-Band Continuous wave Electron Paramagnetic resonance spectrometer with a low microwave power bridge capable of measuring spin system with long relaxation times (T1 ~1 ms and T2 ~1 us). In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislatio

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Warwick requires a turn-key high quality X-Band Continuous wave Electron Paramagnetic resonance spectrometer with a low microwave power bridge capable of measuring spin system with long relaxation times (T1 ~1 ms and T2 ~1 us)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038693-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 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 WARWICK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nikki.jones@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 8UW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER

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