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Purchase of Absolute Pressure Transducers

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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13 Dec 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of Absolute Pressure Transducers has been completed by Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh. This tender was classified under the goods category in the education industry and proceeded via an open method. The contract, valued at USD 81,160, was awarded on 13th December 2021. The procurement stage has reached the awarded phase, and the relevant equipment needs to meet specific technical requirements to suit the university's research processes.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of precision measurement instruments, particularly those with capabilities to deliver equipment that can withstand harsh conditions and integrate with customised software. Companies that can provide Absolute Pressure Transducers with specific features, such as a pressure range of 0-10kpsi and operation at temperatures up to 150 °C, are particularly well-suited to compete in this niche market and could enhance their business growth by engaging with educational and research institutions like Heriot-Watt University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Absolute Pressure Transducers

Notice Description

Purchase of Absolute Pressure Transducers

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) Explanation: The University requires to purchase transducers with 0-10kpsi pressure range, 150 degC max working temperature, Max drift 0.2%FS/year, accuracy <0.2%. capable to work under harsh reservoir conditions,brine and other corrosive gases/fluids with the ability to interface with in-house designed software to suit our experimental process/requirements. There are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000676992
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435624
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
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
£81,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20214 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
f.davidson@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

QUARTZDYNE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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