Award

Purchase of 3Flex ECR Analyzer and Gemini VII service & update package

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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21 Mar 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University has awarded a contract for the purchase of a 3Flex ECR Analyzer and Gemini VII service & update package to Micromeritics Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £173,161.24 GBP. The procurement relates to the category of goods and is part of the education sector. The contract was signed on 21st March 2023 and the procurement stage is complete.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the laboratory research equipment and services sector, to engage with Heriot-Watt University. Given the highly specialised nature of the equipment and upgrades required, suppliers with expertise in this field, like Micromeritics Ltd, are well-suited to compete. The contract focuses on acquiring goods for research purposes, which aligns with the university's research objectives. Businesses interested in providing technical solutions for research and education institutions may find this tender particularly relevant for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 3Flex ECR Analyzer and Gemini VII service & update package

Notice Description

Purchase of 3Flex ECR Analyzer and Gemini VII service & update package

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a specialist piece of Laboratory research equipment and upgrade to currently Gemini VII owned instrument. There are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment & upgrade in the form factor required. The 3Flex ECR Analyzer (supplied by Micromeritics Limited) is a fully automated, high throughput analyzer producing high definition analytical measurements for the determination of active metal surface area and dispersion by chemical adsorption and specific surface area and pore size distribution by physical adsorption. Configured with three ports for micropore (physisorption) analysis. The Gemini VII service & update package (provided by Micromeritics Limited) includes preventive maintenance and additional ferrules, O-rings, sample tubes, stoppers, etc. 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 upgrade to currently Gemini VII owned instrument. There are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment & upgrade in the form factor required. The 3Flex ECR Analyzer (supplied by Micromeritics Limited) is a fully automated, high throughput analyzer producing high definition analytical measurements for the determination of active metal surface area and dispersion by chemical adsorption and specific surface area and pore size distribution by physical adsorption. Configured with three ports for micropore (physisorption) analysis. The Gemini VII service & update package (provided by Micromeritics Limited) includes preventive maintenance and additional ferrules, O-rings, sample tubes, stoppers, etc. 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-r6ebe6-0000726606
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474207
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
£173,161 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20232 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
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

MICROMERITICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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