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Gas Segmented Continuous Flow Analyser

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, acting as the buyer, initiated a public procurement process for a "Gas Segmented Continuous Flow Analyser" to be used at their School of GeoSciences. This process, under the industry category "Education" with CPV classification 38000000, follows an open procurement method. The procurement was conducted in the UKM75 region, specifically in Edinburgh, and utilised an open procedure to invite bids. The tender phase, identified under the code LIT0730, ran until 12th March 2025, with the contract being awarded on 29th April 2025, and is now complete. SEAL Analytical was the successful supplier, securing the contract to provide a nutrient analyser needed for upgrading the University’s analytical services, with the contract valued at £73,551.26.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of specialised analytical equipment, particularly those with expertise in continuous flow analysis technology. The open procedure allows for competitive participation, making it ideal for both large and innovative SMEs looking to expand their reach within the educational and scientific research sectors. Companies with robust electronic bidding capabilities and experience in servicing public sector contracts would be well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities, especially those capable of offering reliable support and maintenance services to ensure ongoing operation of the supplied equipment.

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Notice Title

Gas Segmented Continuous Flow Analyser

Notice Description

Gas Segmented Continuous Flow Analyser

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh is looking to upgrade its existing single channel gas-segmented continuous flow analysers within its Analytical Services facility. Within this facility we provide a range of chemical analysis, including nutrients, of a wide range of sample types. One of the standard services that we provide nutrient analysis (ammonium, nitrate and phosphate) within aqueous samples and soil/sediment extracts. We need a nutrient analyser to replace the existing aging instruments to ensure that the facility can continue to provide this core service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791586
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540649
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
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
£73,551 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months 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
Not specified
Contact Email
aoughton@ed.ac.uk, jpike2@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

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

SEAL ANALYTICAL

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