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title: "Chromatography Equipment - Chemistry Department"
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# Chromatography Equipment - Chemistry Department

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64d83f53-85c9-4645-8889-872037e27da9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Chromatography Equipment - Chemistry Department" was conducted by Durham University, located in Durham, England. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically for chromatographs, with a total value of £71,695.46. The procurement method was classified as "Other" and the award stage is active as of January 19, 2017. The contract period began on December 21, 2016, and will conclude on January 31, 2020. The tender period ended on October 14, 2016, indicating the key deadline for submissions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and scientific instrumentation. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced chromatography systems which accommodate varied analytical requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The successful bidder, Waters Ltd, demonstrates the potential for established firms to leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence in the higher education sector.

## Notice

The equipment must comprise of a top-of-the-range liquid chromatography system. The chromatography system must allow for the analysis of samples from small volumes of low-abundance materials to larger volumes of higher quantities of synthesised material. The system must include photodiode array detection (PDA), fluorescence detection and evaporative light scatter (ELS) detection and must be easily interchanged between these options as well as having the ability to use them in series.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd295e6-c259-4547-88f3-a6394ce4a129 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2016 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,695 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,695 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432200 - Chromatographs

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2017 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd295e6-c259-4547-88f3-a6394ce4a129

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd295e6-c259-4547-88f3-a6394ce4a129
  19th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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