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title: "Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a BET Surface Area Measurement Tool"
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# Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a BET Surface Area Measurement Tool

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a0db933-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited is seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a BET Surface Area Measurement Tool, with a focus on measuring the surface area and porosity of various powders. This procurement falls under the goods category with a budget of £25,000 and was published on 7 November 2016. The tender period ended on 22 November 2016, and the contract will commence on 5 December 2016 and run until 29 June 2018. This open procedure allows for competitive bidding within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in measuring instruments or have experience in similar installations and commissioning. Businesses that can effectively demonstrate their capability in providing BET apparatus will be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will also be expected to deliver training for users, further enhancing prospects for business growth in the field of scientific measurement instruments.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a NET Surface Area Measurement tool, including packing, shipping, delivery and training of users. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate they can provide BET apparatus that enables measurement of the surface area and porosity of non-functionalised and functionalised powders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d438d02-c262-46e7-8f92-03d34227991b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2016 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,470 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | SEDGEFIELD |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS21 3FG |
| 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 | Sedgefield |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2016 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d438d02-c262-46e7-8f92-03d34227991b
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3460c3-2c0a-41e4-8675-238fbad34cc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d438d02-c262-46e7-8f92-03d34227991b
  13th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3460c3-2c0a-41e4-8675-238fbad34cc5
  7th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.uk-cpi.com/tenders
  CPI Tender Website

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