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FTIR Spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Edinburgh sought competitive tenders for the supply, installation, and maintenance of a Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometer. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a contract value of £89,900. The tender was initiated through an open procedure, and the award was made on 31 July 2020. The spectrometer is intended for use in the School of Engineering, located at the Kings Buildings in Edinburgh. The award notice dated 4 September 2020 confirms that Bruker UK Ltd was the successful supplier, following a competitive bidding process that attracted three electronic submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and maintenance services. Companies that manufacture or provide technical support for spectroscopy equipment, along with those experienced in installation and maintenance of similar scientific instruments, would be particularly well-suited to engage with future tenders of this nature. As the University of Edinburgh continues to invest in cutting-edge research facilities, there may be further opportunities for suppliers in related fields.

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Notice Title

FTIR Spectrometer

Notice Description

Supply, installation and maintenance of a Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University (The Buyer) invited competitive tenders for the supply of an FTIR spectrometer for the School of Engineering that will be located in the PostCap Lab (Fleeming Jenkins 1.083). The instruments will be used for the measurement in the middle- IR region of diffusion and adsorption of small molecular species into solids in the form of thin films, powders or nano/micro fibers. The supplier will install the system at the University of Edinburgh. Experiments will be run in transmission with a cell built in house but also in DRIFTS mode for which a thermostated accessory are required.

Options: An optional Multibounce ATR cell was also quoted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000627028
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393851
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20205 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
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.eardley@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
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

BRUKER

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