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title: "(NU/1616) Supply of a TKN Analyser"
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# (NU/1616) Supply of a TKN Analyser

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a83bfa0-2e15-4ee2-9f96-26e15d38c782

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## Summary

Newcastle University has completed a public procurement process for the supply of a Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) Analyser, essential for their EPSRC funded research in the School of Natural & Environmental Sciences. The procurement, classified under laboratory and precision equipment, had a contract value of £36,983.93 and was in the Award stage as of the publication date on April 21, 2021. The associated contract period began on December 15, 2020, and concluded on January 29, 2021. The delivery is designated for Newcastle, England, and the procurement method was noted as not applicable.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory equipment supply, particularly those that specialised in precision instruments and analytical devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar tenders, as evidenced by the successful participation of C Gerhardt UK Limited, a noted SME supplier for this contract. The focus on innovative research tools highlights demand in sectors associated with environmental sciences, positioning suppliers who can provide cutting-edge technology at a competitive price to thrive in similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Newcastle University requires a Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) Analyser for research as part of an EPSRC funded project in its School of Natural & Environmental Sciences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf74f81-ff10-4e45-a141-9663445ad237 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2020 - 29 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,983 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | C GERHARDT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2021 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf74f81-ff10-4e45-a141-9663445ad237

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf74f81-ff10-4e45-a141-9663445ad237
  21st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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