Award

DSC ( Differential Scanning Calorimetry and a TGA ( Thermogravimetric Analysis) equipment

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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Award

29 May 2025 at 15:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 May 2025 at 14:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation as the buying organisation. The project, titled "DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) and a TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis) equipment," falls under the goods category and is associated with the industry of measuring instruments and calorimeters. The procurement took place at the location of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, within the UKJ31 region. The process has been completed, having reached the award stage on 29th May 2025. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold without competition, indicating a single supplier engagement for products compatible with existing equipment.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in scientific equipment supply and installation, particularly those with expertise in calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis equipment. Large-scale businesses with the capability to offer compatible units and associated services like consumables, upgrades, or service provision would be well-suited to fulfil such tenders. The successful supplier, Waters Limited, exemplifies the type of business that could benefit, highlighting the potential for businesses that can provide specialised, high-quality goods and integrated solutions that meet specific client needs in science and education sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSC ( Differential Scanning Calorimetry and a TGA ( Thermogravimetric Analysis) equipment

Notice Description

The supply and installation of DSC ( Differential Scanning Calorimetry) and a TGA ( Thermogravimetric Analysis) equipment. Must be compatible with existing equipment. Additional units to existing equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028568-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38418000 - Calorimeters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£107,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 29 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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