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title: "(NU/1614) Supply of a Simultaneous Thermal Analyser and Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer"
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# (NU/1614) Supply of a Simultaneous Thermal Analyser and Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4832792d-9066-4993-a9df-c7229f8e0047

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## Summary

Newcastle University has initiated a procurement process to acquire a Simultaneous Thermal Analyser and Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer, essential for various thermal analysis applications. This procurement falls under the goods category within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. The tender stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 18 February 2021. The contract covers a value of £112,535 and is set for a period from 19 February to 31 March 2021, with the delivery location being in Newcastle, England.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that can provide advanced scientific instruments and after-sales support. Companies capable of meeting the technical specifications outlined in the tender, especially SMEs, may find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders or even build lasting partnerships with educational institutions like Newcastle University.

## Notice

The University has recently been awarded funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for the purchase of a system able to deliver thermal analysis (TG), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and evolved gas analysis (1-512 amu) by quadrupole mass spectrometry (QMS) on a range of sample types, including minerals, composite organic-inorganic materials, synthetic nanomaterials, biological materials etc. The system forms part of the One Planet Analytical Suite and will be housed in the Wolfson Laboratory, Drummond Building. The scope of this contract is for the supply of a Simultaneous Thermal Analyser and Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer as detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c407dee5-4ffa-4525-98a9-f28b17e12c08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,535 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETZSCH INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2021 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c407dee5-4ffa-4525-98a9-f28b17e12c08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c407dee5-4ffa-4525-98a9-f28b17e12c08
  21st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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