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Laboratory Research Grade Gravimetric Gas & Vapor Sorption Analyser

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Laboratory Research Grade Gravimetric Gas & Vapor Sorption Analyser. The University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, issued an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aiming to acquire specialist laboratory research equipment. The contract value amounted to £200,000, signed on 14th December 2022.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in supplying highly sensitive balance, temperature controlled & high-pressure sample/reactor cells, gas & vapor dosing systems, and computer-controlled acquisition & analysis systems for laboratory research. Companies in the goods procurement category with a focus on research equipment could find this tender from Heriot-Watt University suitable for their expertise and product offerings.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Research Grade Gravimetric Gas & Vapor Sorption Analyser

Notice Description

Purchase of Laboratory research grade gravimetric gas & vapor sorption analyser

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: This is a specialist piece of Laboratory research equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Laboratory research grade gravimetric gas & vapor sorption analyser (supplied by Waters Limited trading as TA Instruments) features a highly sensitive balance, temperature controlled & high-pressure sample/reactor cell, gas & vapor dosing system, and computer-controlled acquisition & analysis systems. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

Procurement Information

This is a specialist piece of Laboratory research equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Laboratory research grade gravimetric gas & vapor sorption analyser (supplied by Waters Limited trading as TA Instruments) features a highly sensitive balance, temperature controlled & high-pressure sample/reactor cell, gas & vapor dosing system, and computer-controlled acquisition & analysis systems. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000716946
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466904
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314514441

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

TA INSTRUMENTS-A DIVISION OF WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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