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title: "Dynamic Vapour Sorption Test Equipment - AWARD"
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# Dynamic Vapour Sorption Test Equipment - AWARD

Buyer: CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55dc1e53-643e-4de7-92a7-9e31ebc630f4

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has awarded a contract for the supply of Dynamic Vapour Sorption Test Equipment. The procurement process, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipments, was completed through an open procedure with a total contract value of £500,000. The contract period runs from May 7, 2024, to April 6, 2028, with a tender deadline of March 25, 2024. The supplier selected for this award is Surface Measurement Systems Ltd, based in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory equipment or barrier material testing within the packaging industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable for growth. The award signifies CPI's commitment to enhancing its testing capabilities for barrier materials under various conditions, aimed at improving processes and products within the packaging industry.

## Notice

CPI have identified an initial need for the ability to measure vapour sorption of barrier materials used in the packaging industry. These barrier materials maybe free standing, individual or complex multilayers of thin films of polymers, papers, coatings or combinations of materials designed to control the adsorption and desorption of vapour molecules at varying relative humidities under refrigerated ambient and elevated conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3137bc-43b6-4e43-b17e-d6c715864cce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2024 - 6 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION) |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SURFACE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 May 2024 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3137bc-43b6-4e43-b17e-d6c715864cce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3137bc-43b6-4e43-b17e-d6c715864cce
  2nd May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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