--- title: "Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58c82e3a-e7d7-419e-b63e-d9de94514874" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58c82e3a-e7d7-419e-b63e-d9de94514874" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58c82e3a-e7d7-419e-b63e-d9de94514874.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58c82e3a-e7d7-419e-b63e-d9de94514874.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-03-21" --- # Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58c82e3a-e7d7-419e-b63e-d9de94514874 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58c82e3a-e7d7-419e-b63e-d9de94514874) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58c82e3a-e7d7-419e-b63e-d9de94514874.json) ## Summary UK Shared Business Services Limited is procuring a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) under an open procurement method, following an open procedure below the threshold. The tender was published on 20th February 2019 and had a submission deadline of 6th March 2019. This contract involves the supply of laboratory equipment required for screening phthalate content in PVC and other plastics, located in Swindon, England. The awarded contract, valued at £24,549, commenced on 21st March 2019 and will last until 14th March 2020. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical precision equipment, particularly those capable of delivering sophisticated scientific instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the relevant expertise and capacity would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the focus on quality and specialised technology required for this procurement. The contract not only opens the door for equipment manufacturers but also provides a chance for firms to establish long-term relationships with a significant public sector buyer. ## Notice The equipment is required for screening of total phatalates content in PVC and other plastics and for identification of polymer for correct sample preparation for GC/MS analysis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90198300-9d15-4b47-ac22-ba86701ba7a8 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | 21 Mar 2019 - 14 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £24,549 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING LTD T/A THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 21 Mar 2019 at 16:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90198300-9d15-4b47-ac22-ba86701ba7a8 - 21 Mar 2019 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90198300-9d15-4b47-ac22-ba86701ba7a8 - 20 Feb 2019 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ff3234-d6e5-40aa-9142-54e692de381b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90198300-9d15-4b47-ac22-ba86701ba7a8 21st March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ff3234-d6e5-40aa-9142-54e692de381b 20th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b8c2f28-a56e-4065-aea0-d94035751068 RE18532 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/057878bb-7530-4790-8b11-7c1444d211e7 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1c88e57-ec2b-4b37-a47f-aaf39a09e427 Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62a968ce-3809-47e6-8331-c4418e208338 RE18532 ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68d88dc1-891c-4e50-a746-55982caa0c91 RE18532 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7b75303-6969-46c5-a417-4275be2d3897 RE18532 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/326248ba-ff66-4b93-9018-9cda6d73e1ee RE18532 - Contract_Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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