--- title: "Optical Emission Spectrometer System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f147204-bb5c-424b-9c8b-f9672648ffb2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f147204-bb5c-424b-9c8b-f9672648ffb2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f147204-bb5c-424b-9c8b-f9672648ffb2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f147204-bb5c-424b-9c8b-f9672648ffb2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2018-01-12" --- # Optical Emission Spectrometer System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f147204-bb5c-424b-9c8b-f9672648ffb2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f147204-bb5c-424b-9c8b-f9672648ffb2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f147204-bb5c-424b-9c8b-f9672648ffb2.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently at the award stage of its procurement process for an Optical Emission Spectrometer System, identified by tender ID 1860/363/MY/CTI/17. This procurement falls under the goods category, particularly in the field of spectrometers, with a value of £75,000. The tender was published on 12th December 2017, and any interested parties had until 4th January 2018 at 12 noon (UK time) to submit their proposals. The delivery address for the contract is located in Yorkshire and the Humber region, specifically Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in scientific instruments, particularly those capable of providing high-accuracy spectrometer systems for the analysis of various alloys. Companies that excel in research equipment manufacturing, especially those with experience working with higher education institutions or research centres, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on quality and accuracy in the University’s requirements suggests a preference for suppliers with a strong track record in precision engineering and reputable credentials in high-value research environments. ## Notice 1860/363/MY/CTI/17 Optical Emission Spectrometer System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for an Optical Emission Spectrometer System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement: The University of Sheffield are looking to replace the existing Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES) within the castings group of the AMRC. The conduct melting of a wide variety of alloys and hence the machine must be suitable for the analysis of a large number of different alloys. Accuracy of the instrument is considered paramount, with the results frequently being used in high value research activities. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a non EU open procedure carried out in accordance with the Regulations ( Public Contracts Regulations 2015). The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 4th January 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8f60c9-46cf-49ea-bd22-4372eedacf44 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Jan 2018 | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 28 Feb 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £63,760 | | 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 SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S25 2XX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Dinnington | | Westminster constituency | Rother Valley | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AMETEK (GB | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38433000 - Spectrometers ## Release History - 12 Jan 2018 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8f60c9-46cf-49ea-bd22-4372eedacf44 - 12 Dec 2017 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69553ee4-6259-4754-9023-2ae9519bfac6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8f60c9-46cf-49ea-bd22-4372eedacf44 12th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69553ee4-6259-4754-9023-2ae9519bfac6 12th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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