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title: "Procurement of a Thin Film Thermal Characterisation Instrument"
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# Procurement of a Thin Film Thermal Characterisation Instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7beddaeb-76f1-4ad3-9316-749b6170866b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Bristol, which has successfully awarded a contract for the procurement of a Thin Film Thermal Characterisation Instrument. This falls under the measuring instruments category (CPV code 38300000) and is located in the South West region of England. The contract, valued at £118,043, was initiated through an open procurement method and completed in the tender stage. The tender period ended on 4 June 2021, and the contract duration is from 13 July 2021 to 30 September 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in measuring instruments and related technologies. Companies, particularly smaller enterprises, that manufacture or provide similar thermal characterisation and measurement instruments would be well-suited to compete in future procurement processes with academic institutions and research facilities. Engaging with such contracts can foster business growth by establishing long-term partnerships and expanding market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

1 x Laser-based, non-destructive, optical technique to measure the thermal conductivity of thin film materials (from 1 to 1000 Wm-1K-1) inclusive of warranty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b2b187-82f5-4785-a392-fa26469b3778 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,043 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,043 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINSEIS MESSGERATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b2b187-82f5-4785-a392-fa26469b3778

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b2b187-82f5-4785-a392-fa26469b3778
  28th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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