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High Pressure Balance for Adsorption Measurement Instrument

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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25 Sep 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the University of Edinburgh, which sought to acquire a "High Pressure Balance for Adsorption Measurement Instrument" to facilitate research in nanoporous materials. This contract, awarded under an open procedure, was completed, with the award made on 30 July 2020, for a total value of £107,000. The contract delivery location is listed as the University's King's Buildings in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically related to education and medical research sectors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific instrumentation and high-pressure measurement sectors, particularly those with capabilities in developing advanced analytical equipment. Companies specialising in goods for educational and research institutions would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Opportunities like this may further enhance business growth by fostering connections with prominent research entities such as the University of Edinburgh.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Pressure Balance for Adsorption Measurement Instrument

Notice Description

A symmetric high pressure microbalance to study adsorption equilibrium and kinetics in nanoporous materials over a wide range of temperatures (from cryogenic to 200 degC), with sufficient accuracy to require small sample sizes (less than 100 mg).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).. N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000627029
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395496
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

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

HIDEN ISOCHEMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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