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Particle Image Velocimetry Upgrade - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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12 Apr 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has successfully awarded a contract for the "Particle Image Velocimetry Upgrade" on 12th April 2022, classified under the education sector. The procurement process was completed without seeking offers through a formal tender due to the specific requirement for compatibility with existing systems. The award was made directly to Dantec Dynamics Limited, a supplier based in Bristol, following the criteria that no reasonable alternatives or substitutes existed for the required goods. The contract has a total value of £125,000 and pertains to the supply of upgraded components necessary for enhancing the Particle Image Velocimetry System.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of specialised scientific equipment, particularly those that have proven compatibility with existing systems in academic and research environments. Companies focussed on innovative technologies within the education and research industries, especially those who can offer unique solutions without competition, would be well-positioned to explore similar contracts in the future. The ability to provide tailored offerings that meet specific technical requirements can significantly enhance competitiveness in this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Particle Image Velocimetry Upgrade - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award notice for Upgrade to existing Particle Image Velocimetry System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen is awarding this contract without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure as competition is absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: - All upgraded components must be compatible with existing components of the Dantec Dynamics PIV Systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000690180
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445951
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43800000 - Workshop equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20223 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DANTEC DYNAMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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