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title: "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: Provision of an IR Hand Held Spectrometer"
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# GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: Provision of an IR Hand Held Spectrometer

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-703d71f7-94b2-4e87-a4fc-e1bc88f91b80

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## Summary

Northumbria University at Newcastle is seeking suppliers for the provision of an IR Hand Held Spectrometer to be used for research and teaching purposes, including the identification of minerals and environmental analysis. This procurement, classified under the category of goods with an estimated value between £50,000 and £100,000, is currently in the active Tender stage. The closing date for submissions is 9th February 2021, and successful delivery of the product is required within six weeks from the date of purchase, with the contract period starting from 22nd February 2021 and concluding by 31st March 2021. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the production of laboratory and precision equipment, especially companies with experience in spectroscopy and related instruments. Businesses that can deliver technically proficient solutions compatible with existing data formats and possess a strong service and support framework would be well-placed to compete effectively for this contract, thereby driving business growth through participation in the research and academic sectors.

## Notice

We require a portable and field-usable FTIR with diamond ATR, diffuse and spectral interfaces. The instrument will be used for a variety of purposed in research and teaching, identifying minerals, environmental plastics, analysing charcoal chemistry and supporting experimental work. It needs to be compatible with legacy data. It must be delivered to us within 6 weeks, from the date of purchase. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be57c25c-2558-4819-93ba-f6e60ff5f6fa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
- 38433210 - Emission spectrometer

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be57c25c-2558-4819-93ba-f6e60ff5f6fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be57c25c-2558-4819-93ba-f6e60ff5f6fa
  2nd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Provision-of-an-IR-Hand-Held-Spectrometer/T6WJ7AZ25Q
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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