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title: "Purchase of a Particle Sizer for Durham University Department of Chemistry"
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# Purchase of a Particle Sizer for Durham University Department of Chemistry

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75c65d2e-c489-42cc-be89-f323e9710574

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## Summary

Durham University Department of Chemistry is seeking to procure a Particle Sizer through an open tender process, identified as RFT18-025. This instrument, essential for characterising particles in liquid dispersions, is classified under measuring instruments (CPV code: 38300000). The tender was published on 31st October 2018, with a submission deadline of 23rd November 2018. The contract is set to commence on 7th December 2018 and will last for one year; thus, potential suppliers should act swiftly to engage in this opportunity in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific instruments, particularly those that offer measuring and testing apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can comply with Durham University's specifications for high-quality instruments are encouraged to participate. Given that the procurement method is open and below threshold, it allows for a fair competition environment, enabling various businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially grow by supplying essential equipment to the academic sector.

## Notice

Durham University Department of Chemistry has a requirement to purchase a Particle Sizer. A light-scattering instrument for characterizing particles in liquid dispersions, which measures - particle size, zeta potential, electrophoretic mobility, molecular mass and transmittance. Please find attached a detailed specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c9cd17-6b2b-48e1-806f-da6adb06fb45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2019 - 9 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,786 |
| 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 | ANTON PAAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2019 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c9cd17-6b2b-48e1-806f-da6adb06fb45
- 31 Oct 2018 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b4eecd-93ba-4e04-8705-de77c57caa39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c9cd17-6b2b-48e1-806f-da6adb06fb45
  18th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b4eecd-93ba-4e04-8705-de77c57caa39
  31st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/781b9c0b-2157-4e01-a444-f132307896bc
  Specification
- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6783
  RFT18-025 Expression of Interest

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