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Sorption Analysis Suite

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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12 Dec 2024 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has completed the procurement process for an advanced sorption analysis suite, classified under the industry category "Instruments for checking physical characteristics" (CPV Code: 38400000). The suite will be used for gas adsorption by functional porous materials application and includes a gas sorption analyzer, automated breakthrough analyzer with integrated mass spectrometer, and vapor sorption analyzer. This procurement, managed under the "goods" category, followed a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the unique and specific nature of the required instrumentation. The contract was awarded to Hiden Isochema Limited on 27th November 2024, with a total value of £350,000, to be delivered in Lincolnshire (UKF3 region).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced analytical instruments. Such businesses, particularly those capable of providing niche and highly integrated instrumental packages, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The University of Lincoln's requirements for high-specification research instrumentation underscore the need for suppliers who can offer unique and unparalleled functionality. This offers a growth avenue for businesses that can demonstrate innovation, technical superiority, and the ability to meet precise research demands.

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Notice Title

Sorption Analysis Suite

Notice Description

The University has purchased an advanced sorption analysis suite to be used for a gas adsorption by functional porous materials application.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has purchased an advanced sorption analysis suite to be used for a gas adsorption by functional porous materials application. This compromises a gas sorption analyzer, automated breakthrough analyzer with integrated mass spectrometer and vapor sorption analyzer.

Procurement Information

Whilst other companies may potentially be able to offer similar instrumentation in some respects, they are not capable of the same specifications or functionality. The instrument package that has been purchased is considered to be a breakthrough instrument which is integrated to a level that is not available in the wider supply market. This instrument is considered to be unique in the marketplace. The supply market for this type of niche instrumentation is naturally limited and academic colleagues have previously conducted a degree of soft market testing to ascertain whether competitor products may be able to provide the required integration and functionality. No other companies have been identified who can provide this - the University would have to procure from several different companies to somewhat replicate the Hiden Isochema Ltd instrument package. This would be suboptimal in terms of the University's research needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c78a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040100-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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 LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LG
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIDEN ISOCHEMA

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