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Provision of Provision of Film Sense FS-4 Multi-Wavelength Ellipsometer

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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04 Apr 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY, based in Leicester, UK, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Film Sense FS-4 Multi-Wavelength Ellipsometer, a critical apparatus for measuring the thickness and optical properties of thin films. This direct procurement, valued at GBP 34,740 gross, was concluded below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 28th March 2025, with the supplier Omniscan Ltd based in Wrexham, UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of Optical Microscopes and entails the supply and delivery of goods.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in scientific and optical equipment to advance their technological capabilities and partnerships with academic institutions. Suppliers of precision measurement tools, particularly those catering to the academic and research sectors, can benefit considerably from such tenders. SMEs with expertise in providing advanced scientific instrumentation are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, broadening their market reach and enhancing their reputational standing within the education and research industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Provision of Film Sense FS-4 Multi-Wavelength Ellipsometer

Notice Description

The Film Sense FS-4 Multi-Wavelength Ellipsometer is required for thickness and optical property measurements for all large varieties of thin films. It would be used for UG/PG lab experiments as well as for PhD students/research.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013150-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2025 - 28 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OMNISCAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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