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title: "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: Provision of an IR Hand Held Spectrometer"
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# GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: Provision of an IR Hand Held Spectrometer

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2521d2dd-f35f-4a69-8f53-3d40e8b67d07

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Northumbria University at Newcastle seeking to procure a portable, field-usable FTIR with diamond ATR for an amount of £59,000. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically related to emission spectrometers, and is aimed at the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was initiated through an open procurement method, with a tender period that ended on 15th February 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 22nd February 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those experienced with spectrometers and related technologies. Businesses that can provide compatible instruments for research and environmental analysis, as described in the tender, would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract, thereby expanding their market presence in the scientific and educational sectors.

## Notice

We require a portable and field-usable FTIR with diamond ATR, diffuse and spectral interfaces. The instrument will be used for a variety of purposed in research and teaching, identifying minerals, environmental plastics, analysing charcoal chemistry and supporting experimental work. It needs to be compatible with legacy data. It must be delivered to us within 6 weeks, from the date of purchase. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f546646e-4c35-4a48-965d-8cdd45e67be1 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
- 38433210 - Emission spectrometer

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2021 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f546646e-4c35-4a48-965d-8cdd45e67be1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f546646e-4c35-4a48-965d-8cdd45e67be1
  17th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=571224737
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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