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Broad Ion Beam Cross Sectioning and Polishing System

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University, which is seeking to acquire a Broad Ion Beam Cross Sectioning and Polishing System for its Medical Device Manufacturing Centre. This tender is classified under the goods category within the education industry. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 4th September 2020 at 12:00 PM. The contract must be delivered to the university's Riccarton campus in Edinburgh, UK.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and medical devices, particularly those capable of supplying ion beam milling systems or similar equipment. Suppliers with a solid financial standing—demonstrated by a general yearly turnover of at least £240,000 for the past two years—are encouraged to participate. Companies should be prepared to meet substantial insurance requirements and demonstrate adherence to modern regulatory standards relating to bidding for public contracts.

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Notice Title

Broad Ion Beam Cross Sectioning and Polishing System

Notice Description

The University requires a Ion beam milling system on behalf of the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC). The system should be a compact desktop configuration system complete with remote pumping system suitable for sectioning and polishing a wide range of materials utilised for medical device fabrication.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires a Ion beam milling system on behalf of the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC). The system should be a compact desktop configuration system complete with remote pumping system suitable for sectioning and polishing a wide range of materials utilised for medical device fabrication.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000627220
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398808
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)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513704

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391753
    Broad Ion Beam Cross Sectioning and Polishing System - The University requires a Ion beam milling system on behalf of the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC). The system should be a compact desktop configuration system complete with remote pumping system suitable for sectioning and polishing a wide range of materials utilised for medical device fabrication.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398808
    Broad Ion Beam Cross Sectioning and Polishing System - The University requires a Ion beam milling system on behalf of the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC). The system should be a compact desktop configuration system complete with remote pumping system suitable for sectioning and polishing a wide range of materials utilised for medical device fabrication.

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