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title: "Molecular and Supramolecular d-f Upconverting Phosphors"
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# Molecular and Supramolecular d-f Upconverting Phosphors

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d9f1770-0293-49db-aa02-4ca896376c76

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the procurement of a fluorescence spectrophotometer with stead-state and time-resolved experiments, including a 980 nm CW laser source. The tender, titled "Molecular and Supramolecular d-f Upconverting Phosphors," falls under the industry category of Instruments for checking physical characteristics. The procurement method used was Competitive quotation (below threshold), with a total contract value of £41,642.25. The contract period is from April 25, 2024, to July 24, 2025, and the tender deadline was on April 18, 2024. The awarded supplier is IDNS LTD.

This procurement opportunity from the University of Southampton can benefit businesses, especially those providing goods related to physical characteristics testing equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable to compete for this contract. The procurement process has already reached the award stage, offering a clear opportunity for businesses to explore partnerships and expand their market presence by fulfilling the University's equipment needs for research and development purposes.

## Notice

The purpose of the procurement was to obtain a fluorescence spectrophotometer with stead-state and time-resolved experiments, with the inclusion of a 980 nm CW laser source.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b218ba32-53a6-41a8-88e2-2fa01823afdb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2024 - 24 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,642 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,642 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2024 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b218ba32-53a6-41a8-88e2-2fa01823afdb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b218ba32-53a6-41a8-88e2-2fa01823afdb
  25th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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