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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently awarded a contract for the supply of a field spectrometer, valued at £58,000, aimed at enhancing the NERC Field Spectroscopy Facility. This procurement process was conducted through an open tendering method, which concluded with the contract signing on 21st January 2019. The tender originally opened on 2nd November 2018, with a deadline for submissions on 3rd December 2018. The project is classified under the education industry category and falls within the geographical region of Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, especially those that manufacture or supply spectrometers or related technical services. Given the nature of the project, companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing high-performance scientific instruments and a track record of meeting technical specifications would be well-suited to compete. Successful bidders may find further opportunities in related projects or ongoing needs from the University of Edinburgh and its affiliated research councils.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Field Spectrometer

Notice Description

Supply of a field spectrometer for the NERC Field Spectroscopy Facility at the University of Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University (The Buyer) on behalf of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Field Spectroscopy Facility (FSF), invites competitive tenders for the supply and technical services in relation to the purchase of a field spectrometer. The new equipment will be an addition to the range of high performance field portable spectrometers the FSF provide for loan for NERC supported research or for hire for commissioned research projects.

Options: We would be interested in having the following desirable features if not already included in the base model: - Leaf clip - Active/contact measurement option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000561350
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342599
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pro-Lite Technology Ltd

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