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School of Chemistry: Automated Spin-Coating & Photophysical Characterization System

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews, located at Walter Bower House, Eden Campus in Guardbridge, has concluded a procurement process titled "School of Chemistry: Automated Spin-Coating & Photophysical Characterization System." This tender, classified under the education sector, falls within the procurement category of goods. Utilising a limited procurement method, the University chose SCIPRIOS GmbH as the supplier due to the necessity of equipment integration with existing systems. This decision bypassed prior publication due to unique technical requirements. The formal contract, valued at €321,495, was signed on 11th June 2025, with the process reaching the award and contract stages by 13th June 2025. The goods will be delivered to St Andrews, under the review of Dundee Sheriff Court if necessary.

This award provides significant opportunities for companies specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and technology integration, particularly those capable of supplying niche, technically unique equipment. SMEs in the technology and manufacturing sectors that focus on scientific apparatus could benefit from similar tenders, especially when they promise comprehensive integration solutions. Such businesses can leverage these contracts to enhance market visibility and establish long-term partnerships in the academic sector, driving growth and innovation. The limited procurement indicates an emphasis on specialised capability over broader competition, favouring technically adept firms.

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Notice Title

School of Chemistry: Automated Spin-Coating & Photophysical Characterization System

Notice Description

Automated Spin-Coating and Photophysical Characterization System. - Provides a robotic pipetting and spin-coating robot with an open-source API - Provides integration with an absorption spectrophotometer and fluorimeter, included. - Provides integration with existing iCCD spectrograph. - Provides integration with an integrating sphere for photoluminescence quantum yield measurements. - Provides integration with a CCD camera for film quality visualization. - Is housed in a glovebox.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Automated Spin-Coating and Photophysical Characterization System. - Provides a robotic pipetting and spin-coating robot with an open-source API - Provides integration with an absorption spectrophotometer and fluorimeter, included. - Provides integration with existing iCCD spectrograph. - Provides integration with an integrating sphere for photoluminescence quantum yield measurements. - Provides integration with a CCD camera for film quality visualization. - Is housed in a glovebox.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Procurement Information

The technical characteristics of the equipment are such that these cannot be met by another supplier / piece of equipment. Additionally the equipment is required to integrate with existing apparatus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801493
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532572
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£321,495 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 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 ST ANDREWS
Contact Name
Adrian Wood
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

SCIPRIOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532572
    School of Chemistry: Automated Spin-Coating & Photophysical Characterization System - Automated Spin-Coating and Photophysical Characterization System. - Provides a robotic pipetting and spin-coating robot with an open-source API - Provides integration with an absorption spectrophotometer and fluorimeter, included. - Provides integration with existing iCCD spectrograph. - Provides integration with an integrating sphere for photoluminescence quantum yield measurements. - Provides integration with a CCD camera for film quality visualization. - Is housed in a glovebox.

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