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title: "The Analysis Suite NEDF (New Design and Engineering Facility)"
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# The Analysis Suite NEDF (New Design and Engineering Facility)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14f368ed-ec8f-4ab5-8398-84d89cda50ce

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is currently engaged in a procurement process for "The Analysis Suite NEDF (New Design and Engineering Facility)", a significant investment amounting to £50 million aimed at enhancing engineering and scientific capabilities. This procurement falls under the category of analysis apparatus and is situated in Plymouth, Devon. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, following an open procedure, with a key contract period commencing on 2nd April 2021 and concluding on 26th September 2022. The tender period ended on 10th March 2021, and the awarded contract, valued at approximately £18.47 million, was officially published on 20th April 2021.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in analysis equipment and related engineering services. Companies well-suited to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) providing innovative analysis and testing solutions that can support educational and research institutions. Engaging with this contract could lead to collaborations that enhance service delivery within the academic sector, potentially driving both revenue and visibility in a niche market.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth is making a PS50M investment in a New Engineering and Design Facility (NEDF) with a comprehensive review of analytical capability. After polling all potential stakeholders across engineering and science in the university, the thermal analysis capability for materials characterisation has been identified as well below the national benchmark (limited to two ageing DSC, in composites and in food, and contracting out TPO/TPR). The consultation has identified that the thermal analysis suite would significantly enhance the student experience, could attract additional research funding, and would provide a resource for testing and consultancy for local commercial enterprises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9887d5-e300-47c7-a7a0-b4dc0fb6e332 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2021 - 9 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,474,261 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METTLER TOLEDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9887d5-e300-47c7-a7a0-b4dc0fb6e332

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9887d5-e300-47c7-a7a0-b4dc0fb6e332
  20th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36499&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Analysis suite
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  Mettler Toledo 64 Boston Road Beaumont Leys Leicester LE4 1AW

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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