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title: "Laser Direct Infra-Red (LDIR) Microscope"
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buyer: "THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY"
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# Laser Direct Infra-Red (LDIR) Microscope

Buyer: THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79a07789-377a-4dc0-bfb7-84e12948655e

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Centre For Ecology & Hydrology, which has completed a tender for a Laser Direct Infra-Red (LDIR) Microscope, essential for analysing microplastic particles in environmental samples. This contract, valued at £154,162, falls under the goods category and is classified within the CPV code for Electron microscopes. The tender process employed was a single tender action due to the contract being below threshold. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract period commencing on 11th August 2020 and concluding on 31st October 2020, set in Wallingford, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific and environmental sectors, especially those with capabilities in advanced microscopy equipment. Businesses that supply laboratory instruments or related technologies, as well as those with expertise in environmental analysis, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The award has been granted to AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITED, indicating a competitive landscape for future contracts in similar fields.

## Notice

Laser Directed InfraRed (LDIR) microscope for the analysis of microplastic particles from environmental samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c5a7ef-0a2a-4cfb-8889-aa4c9aafa51e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £154,162 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,162 |
| 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 | THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | WALLINGFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2020 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c5a7ef-0a2a-4cfb-8889-aa4c9aafa51e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c5a7ef-0a2a-4cfb-8889-aa4c9aafa51e
  11th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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