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title: "1933 Provision for a Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) instrument at De Montfort University, Leicester"
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# 1933 Provision for a Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) instrument at De Montfort University, Leicester

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2eb0b3e6-a28c-4366-ac26-1dce9a968cca

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## Summary

The De Montfort University in Leicester has issued a tender for the provision of a Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) instrument, with an allocated budget of £45,000. The instrument must have specific technical features and capabilities, including measuring particle size, zeta potential, electrophoretic mobility, molecular mass, and transmittance. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a tender period ending on February 17, 2023, and a contract period starting on February 26, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2023.

This opportunity for businesses in the medical and laboratory equipment industries offers a chance to supply and install a DLS instrument meeting the university's requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in medical equipment, measuring and control equipment, biomedical equipment, and laboratory instruments may find this tender suitable for their expertise. Interested businesses should note the specific technical capabilities required and strictly adhere to the allocated budget to be considered for this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

This is for the provision of a current version of a complete DLS instrument. The contract requires the successful tenderer to supply and install fully a current model of an instrument with the following technical features: 1. DLS instrument: o Capable of measuring particle size, zeta potential, electrophoretic mobility, molecular mass and transmittance o Offering three measuring angles (forward-, side- and back-scattering) o Measuring transmittance continuously, allowing for direct measure of turbidity and automatic adjustment of parameters such as focus, attenuation, measuring angle and measurement duration o Capable of measuring zeta potential with high accuracy, through electrophoretic light scattering o Size range: 0.3 nm to 10 um o Zeta potential range: +/- 1000 mV o Molecular mass range: 980 Da to 20 Mda Allocated Budget: ?45,000. Please note if your quote is higher than this figure it will not be considered. Full details of the University's requirements can be found in the tender pack. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9535a1-d79b-4808-8f90-b323cb11bffa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 9BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38424000 - Measuring and control equipment
- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2023 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9535a1-d79b-4808-8f90-b323cb11bffa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9535a1-d79b-4808-8f90-b323cb11bffa
  27th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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