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Benchtop 4-arc Crystal Growth Furnace

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Benchtop 4-arc Crystal Growth Furnace, identified as "CHM/260624/JWB/SL". The contract is intended to produce specimens of various compounds, alloys, or ceramics for research purposes, including Czochralski single crystal growth. This procurement falls under the education industry category and is located in the region UKM72, with the award process completed. The tender document was initially published on 26th June 2024, with submissions closed on 17th July 2024, and the contract was signed on 15th October 2024. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for wide participation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in scientific equipment manufacturing, especially those specialising in research apparatus for educational institutions. Companies involved in high-precision manufacturing, particularly SMEs, may find growth potential by competing in such tenders. Given the requirement for producing advanced scientific equipment, businesses with capabilities in developing and supplying high-grade laboratory furnaces would be well-suited to participate. The procurement method allowed for electronic submissions, ensuring a streamlined and accessible bidding process for suppliers globally.

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Notice Title

Benchtop 4-arc Crystal Growth Furnace

Notice Description

Intended use of equipment: (1) to produce standard specimens of various compounds, alloys or ceramics for research purposes, via melt processing. (2) To undertake Czochralski single crystal growth.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Intended use of equipment: (1) to produce standard specimens of various compounds, alloys or ceramics for research purposes, via melt processing. (2) To undertake Czochralski single crystal growth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000770552
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518251
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

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,900,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@st-andrews.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1334462523

Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNO SEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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