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title: "1054 - Framework for the Supply Installation and Commissioning of Gas Pycnometer"
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# 1054 - Framework for the Supply Installation and Commissioning of Gas Pycnometer

Buyer: NE1 PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-563fd80f-f2ca-49bd-88e1-fbf6b890b3a3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NE1 Procurement Services Limited acting on behalf of the Centre for Process Innovation Ltd (CPI) to establish a framework for the Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of a Gas Pycnometer. This tender, classified under measuring instruments, is located in the North East of England. The tender period concluded on 27 November 2018, with the contract spanning from 10 December 2018 to 9 December 2022. This open procurement method was initiated to meet CPI's ongoing needs for equipment crucial for determining the density of various powdered materials.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and measuring equipment, particularly those providing solutions for nanomaterials, active pharmaceuticals, and other specialised powdered materials. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete given the suitability criteria, potentially allowing for innovative companies to secure a pivotal role in the academic and industrial research landscape.

## Notice

The Centre for Process Innovation Ltd (CPI) requires the following; CPI are looking to establish a framework for the Supply, Install and Commissioning of a Gas Pycnometer across all CPI sites. As this is a tender to establish a Framework Agreement for the on-going supply of this type of equipment, our requirements are not limited specifically to the specification detailed below and in the URS. The National Formulation Centre requires a gas pycnometer for determining the density of assorted powdered materials including: nanomaterials, graphene, active pharmaceuticals etc. Determining the density of these materials is critical to predicting powder segregation and dispersion stability. Please visit https://ne1procurementservices.com for further information. Additional information: We are posting this tender notice on behalf of The Centre for Process Innovation Ltd (CPI). For further information please visit the NE1 Procurement Services Ltd website - https://ne1procurementservices.com. Please do not contact CPI directly as all correspondence must be directed through the NE1 website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0dbc494-d2d9-4e48-a7a6-d5aece4e44d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 6 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £181 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £181,000 |
| 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 | NE1 PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | WILTON |
| 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 | ANTON PAAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2019 at 18:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0dbc494-d2d9-4e48-a7a6-d5aece4e44d9
- 13 Nov 2018 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba9c407-70eb-4114-8ba8-e87d5d37f1a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0dbc494-d2d9-4e48-a7a6-d5aece4e44d9
  14th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba9c407-70eb-4114-8ba8-e87d5d37f1a1
  13th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ne1procurementservices.com

## Provenance

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