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title: "Laser Diffraction Particle Sizing System"
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# Laser Diffraction Particle Sizing System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e5a5632-e60b-4b67-9bc6-23b22e551b60

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is inviting tenders for a Laser Diffraction Particle Sizing System, which falls under the goods category with a specific focus on analysers and lasers. This procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Malvern Panalytical Limited on 4th February 2022. The tender was initially open until 27th January 2022, and the contract period extends from 4th February 2022 to 4th February 2026. The University is located in Plymouth, Devon (PL4 8AA), England, and aims to enhance its capabilities in the agri-tech sector and micro-plastics research through this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the fields of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in analysers and laser technologies. Businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete, as the contract is specifically listed as SME-friendly. Engaging in this procurement can facilitate growth for companies involved in high-tech instrumentation and research supporting environmental sustainability initiatives led by the University of Plymouth.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth (UoP) has a strong heritage and expertise in the agri-tech sector, and in 2002 activities were centralised on the main campus. Success with soil research continues, with recent examples including the Re-Con Soil Project (EUR2.5 million) and Agri-Tech Cornwall (PS10 million). Prof. Mark Fitzsimons is working towards a soils centre of excellence at UoP that will involve a number of national organisations. A third of the demand for this instrument derives from work on micro-plastics pollution, another area at the forefront of research recognised by UoP's third Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2020, which will continue to grow.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e085537b-0bb5-41ab-ba1d-51c1ed9cb3c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2022 - 4 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MALVERN PANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e085537b-0bb5-41ab-ba1d-51c1ed9cb3c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e085537b-0bb5-41ab-ba1d-51c1ed9cb3c8
  12th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=41839&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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