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NCA21250 - Benchtop Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for a benchtop Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectrometer, aiming to fulfil the requirements of the School of Chemistry. This tender, identified as NCA21250, falls under the goods category and was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, with an approximate value of £85,020.00 GBP, was signed on 1st July 2024 and is currently active. The procurement stage was carried out using a limited method, and the buying organization is located in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender by the University Of Edinburgh for a benchtop EPR Spectrometer presents an opportunity for SMEs in the spectroscopy equipment sector to engage in a non-competitive action recommendation process. The closing date for bid submissions was successful, resulting in LINEV Systems UK Ltd being awarded the contract, showing potential for business growth specifically in the area of analytical detection and inorganic solid-state materials. The School of Chemistry's requirements could not be met by any other providers, making it essential for suppliers to align with the specified technical criteria for consideration in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

NCA21250 - Benchtop Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectrometer

Notice Description

benchtop EPR spectrometer for the School of Chemistry, covering organic/organometallic compounds and transients, analytical detection and inorganic solid-state materials, alongside the requirement to maximise flexibility in teaching of undergraduate and taught postgraduate student projects and our research project students.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the purchase of a benchtop EPR Spectrometer which is a 12- month contract including delivery, installation and 12-month warranty period. This particular specification could not be supported by any providers and therefore has been awarded to Linev UK Limited. Three key specifications that were not met, not a benchtop model, maximum microwave power needed to meet 200mW and finally highest temperature control needed to meet up to 500 degree C. These three requirements were not met by any other supplier. No alternative specifications could be used as it would have a direct impact on the research outputs and deliverables

Procurement Information

All suppliers on the Framework LAB3162 HVLE Lot 3 Spectroscopy Equipment including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment was used to determine if the requirements could be met. This route was unsuccessful, with suppliers either not able to meet the meet the specification or did not respond. Market research was undertaken and it was deemed there were no suppliers outside the framework that could meet the requirements. This resulted in a non-competitive action recommendation being the preferred course of action. LSUK (Linev) are able to meet the requirement set by the School of Chemistry within the budget set. No other providers out-with those on Framework LAB3162 and the Linev Group were identified during risk and market testing by Procurement. No alternative specifications could be used as it would have a direct impact on the research outputs and deliverables.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000771092
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509147
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Hayley Bell
Contact Email
hayley.bell@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINEV SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509147
    NCA21250 - Benchtop Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectrometer - benchtop EPR spectrometer for the School of Chemistry, covering organic/organometallic compounds and transients, analytical detection and inorganic solid-state materials, alongside the requirement to maximise flexibility in teaching of undergraduate and taught postgraduate student projects and our research project students.

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