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title: "Laser Particle Sizer"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-606d080a-55e4-4922-9637-1e499efbc004"
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buyer: "UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY"
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# Laser Particle Sizer

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-606d080a-55e4-4922-9637-1e499efbc004

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## Summary

The UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology is seeking to procure a "Laser Particle Sizer" as a replacement for the discontinued Malvern Panalytical Mastersizer 2000. This procurement process is classified under the goods category, specifically for gas chromatographs. The contract value is approximately £47,122.22 GBP. The award for this tender has been completed, with the contract period starting on 6th November 2020 and concluding on 28th February 2021. The procurement method used for this contract was a single tender action, deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs involved in lab equipment procurement and distribution, particularly those specialising in analytical instruments compatible with existing systems. Companies that can offer a similar or compatible particle sizing instrument are encouraged to consider this market. Given the specialised nature of the equipment, firms with expertise in lab solutions, customer service, and technical support may find substantial growth opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

Malvern Panalytical are the manufacturer and distributer of this lab equipment and there is no alternative option. It is a replacement for the current Malvern Panalytical Mastersizer 2000 that ceased production in 2015, so software updates, replacement parts, servicing and calibration will no longer be supported by March 2021. The replacement instrument must be compatible with the superseded instrument.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156faf5e-a8ee-44dc-95e2-96d99bd2cf11 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,122 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,122 |
| 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 CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | WALLINGFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MALVERN PANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432210 - Gas chromatographs

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2021 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156faf5e-a8ee-44dc-95e2-96d99bd2cf11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156faf5e-a8ee-44dc-95e2-96d99bd2cf11
  20th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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