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title: "(NU/1425) Supply and Installation of Fourier-Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopy Microscope"
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# (NU/1425) Supply and Installation of Fourier-Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopy Microscope

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e39d4e0-8fac-4fb5-a0c5-d25cdb12b575

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which has published a tender for the "Supply and Installation of Fourier-Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopy Microscope." This project falls under the goods category within the microscopy industry and is located in the North East region of England. The tender period closed on 7th November 2018, and the contract period spans from 21st November 2018 to 21st January 2019. The total contract value is £50,000, with an awarded amount of £41,665 confirmed on 20th November 2018, to the supplier Thermo Fisher Scientific.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and installation of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in microscopy and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow in the scientific instrumentation sector would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders, leveraging their agility to provide comprehensive after-sales support and maintenance services. The focus on marine microplastic research underlines a growing sector with potential for further expansion, appealing to innovative firms dedicated to environmental sciences.

## Notice

Newcastle University has been awarded a project grant by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the acquisition of a Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) microscope. The apparatus will perform marine microplastic polymer identification to allow insight into microsplastic contamination and prevalence at the lowest level of the North Sea food chain and identify changes over time. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the invitation to tender document, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance.This opportunity is only being advertised to the Framework for High Value Spectroscopy Equipment, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. (HVLE) Ref Lab3053 NW, Lot 2 Molecular Spectrophotometers, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e808576-b9ce-4416-986f-7e181cc2c3fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2018 - 21 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,665 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2018 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e808576-b9ce-4416-986f-7e181cc2c3fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e808576-b9ce-4416-986f-7e181cc2c3fd
  29th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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