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School of Chemistry: Automated Spin-Coating & Photophysical Characterization System

University of St Andrews

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13 Jun 2025 at 16:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has completed the procurement process for an Automated Spin-Coating and Photophysical Characterization System, classified under instruments for checking physical characteristics, with the contract awarded on 11th June 2025. This procurement falls under the category of goods and was conducted via a limited award procedure without prior publication, due to the specific technical requirements that could only be met by SCIPRIOS GmbH, the selected supplier. The university is located in St Andrews, UKM72. The procurement aligns with CELEX directive 32014L0024, and the contract, valued at €321,495, will support advanced research in the School of Chemistry, further enhancing its capabilities in the academic sector.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment and integration technologies, particularly those that can offer unique technical specifications or enhance existing academic and scientific research facilities. SMEs providing specialised equipment and technology services that support research and educational institutions could find opportunities in similar procurement processes. The limited procurement method underscores the need for niche expertise and innovative solutions that meet stringent requirements, benefiting companies that can provide bespoke and cutting-edge equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School of Chemistry: Automated Spin-Coating & Photophysical Characterization System

Notice Description

Automated Spin-Coating and Photophysical Characterization System. - Provides a robotic pipetting and spin-coating robot with an open-source API - Provides integration with an absorption spectrophotometer and fluorimeter, included. - Provides integration with existing iCCD spectrograph. - Provides integration with an integrating sphere for photoluminescence quantum yield measurements. - Provides integration with a CCD camera for film quality visualization. - Is housed in a glovebox.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Automated Spin-Coating and Photophysical Characterization System. - Provides a robotic pipetting and spin-coating robot with an open-source API - Provides integration with an absorption spectrophotometer and fluorimeter, included. - Provides integration with existing iCCD spectrograph. - Provides integration with an integrating sphere for photoluminescence quantum yield measurements. - Provides integration with a CCD camera for film quality visualization. - Is housed in a glovebox. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Procurement Information

The technical characteristics of the equipment are such that these cannot be met by another supplier / piece of equipment. Additionally the equipment is required to integrate with existing apparatus.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032393-2025
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£321,495 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIPRIOS GmbH

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