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2023/24-4173 Supply of a Materials Science Physical Properties Measurement System

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Award

20 Feb 2025 at 12:05

Tender

31 Oct 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds, located in Leeds, is seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a 16 T Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) as part of a procurement process in the goods category, specifically under instruments for checking physical characteristics. The competitive procedure with negotiation has an accelerated timetable due to funding and pre-agreed research outcome deadlines. The tender is currently in the active stage and has key deadlines, with the submission period ending on 15th November 2024. The awarded contract, signed on 12th December 2024, valued at £933,485, was given to Quantum Design.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in scientific instruments, particularly those adept in delivering complex physical property measurement systems. The procurement process favours economic operators, including SMEs, that meet the specified criteria, encouraging innovation and competition. The selected supplier will benefit from engagement with a leading academic institution, potentially paving the way for future collaborations in the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

2023/24-4173 Supply of a Materials Science Physical Properties Measurement System

Notice Description

NOTICE OF AWARD of a 16 T Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Physics and Astronomy, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Leeds, is seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a 16 T Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS). Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/25ZK7G5TJN

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b2ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006139-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,120,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£933,485 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-2 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 LEEDS
Contact Name
Sam Greaves
Contact Email
s.j.greaves@leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133438178

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTUM DESIGN

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