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title: "Laser Diffraction Particle Sizing System"
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# Laser Diffraction Particle Sizing System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1903ae0e-47d7-428a-a9bb-35aa49159388

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement of a Laser Diffraction Particle Sizing System, crucial for their ongoing work in the agri-tech sector and micro-plastics pollution research. The tender was published on 23 December 2021 and is using an open procurement method. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submissions is 27 January 2022. The procurement location is Plymouth, Devon, with a postal code of PL4 8AA. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 28 January 2022 and conclude by 31 July 2022, with the main category of procurement classified under goods and the CPV classification of analysers.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for SMEs that specialise in scientific equipment and analyser technologies, particularly in sectors aligned with environmental research and agricultural innovation. Businesses with expertise in laser technologies or those that can provide high-quality analytical instruments would be well-suited to participate in this tender. Given the University of Plymouth's commitment to advancing research and excellence in soil science, suppliers offering innovative solutions are encouraged to engage actively in this process.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth (UoP) has a strong heritage and expertise in the agri-tech sector, and in 2002 activities were centralised on the main campus. Success with soil research continues, with recent examples including the Re-Con Soil Project (EUR2.5 million) and Agri-Tech Cornwall (PS10 million). Prof. Mark Fitzsimons is working towards a soils centre of excellence at UoP that will involve a number of national organisations. A third of the demand for this instrument derives from work on micro-plastics pollution, another area at the forefront of research recognised by UoP's third Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2020, which will continue to grow.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/492966d6-e122-47d3-a4aa-1bc9b6d4ec1f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/492966d6-e122-47d3-a4aa-1bc9b6d4ec1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/492966d6-e122-47d3-a4aa-1bc9b6d4ec1f
  23rd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=41839&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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