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title: "Photothermal IR & Raman Spectrometer"
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# Photothermal IR & Raman Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-332844d8-bfc7-469d-8369-eb014a5fa2a1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Exeter seeking to acquire a photothermal IR microscope designed to measure mid-IR and NIR Raman spectral images. This opportunity falls under the industry category of spectrometers and was conducted via an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 20th January 2020, with the contract awarded to Blue Scientific Ltd on 28th February 2020. The contract commenced on the same date and is set to run until 27th February 2021. The location for delivery is within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in high-specification scientific equipment and instrumentation. Suppliers in the goods category, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, are well-poised to compete for similar contracts with higher education institutions. Engaging in such public procurement processes can enhance market visibility and contribute to business growth by securing significant contracts in the research and development sector.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is looking to purchase a high specification photothermal IR microscope able to measure mid-IR spectral images and NIR Raman spectral images.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e755488-83eb-4cff-a393-7891edc5cffc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2020 - 27 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2020 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e755488-83eb-4cff-a393-7891edc5cffc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e755488-83eb-4cff-a393-7891edc5cffc
  6th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=31440&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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