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title: "Supply of Handheld Raman Equipment"
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# Supply of Handheld Raman Equipment

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86bd05a7-13fe-4287-8414-f62b2a1f5255

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited has successfully awarded a contract for the supply of handheld Raman spectroscopy equipment. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory and optical equipment and is located in Darlington, England. The contract is active as of February 24, 2022, with a total value of £177,897. The contract period commenced on the same day and will last for four years, ending on February 23, 2026. The initial tender notice was published on October 11, 2021, with the tender period concluding on October 26, 2021. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for a competitive bidding process among suppliers.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related services. Suppliers capable of providing high-quality handheld Raman spectroscopy instruments, along with installation, maintenance, and user training, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore this opportunity, given the suitability provisions outlined in the tender. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate growth and expansion in the supply of innovative scientific equipment within the UK market.

## Notice

This tender is to establish a supplier to provide handheld Raman spectroscopy equipment CPI, with CPI's National Biologics Manufacturing Centre (NBMC) in Darlington having an initial requirement of one system to be used in a GMP warehouse. The scope of supply for equipment purchased under this tender will include the supply and installation of equipment, with the option of commissioning the equipment if required. Purchases may include any design work, packing and shipping, with training of users if required. This tender will also cover the ongoing maintenance, repairs, software, spare and replacement parts and consumables that may be required for any equipment purchased under this tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6d45a17-d0c5-4d54-9a2f-21e1a886b3fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2022 - 23 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £189,330 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,897 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2022 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6d45a17-d0c5-4d54-9a2f-21e1a886b3fb
- 11 Oct 2021 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dbc783-c213-4b9c-bf66-5cc1e0af2d34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6d45a17-d0c5-4d54-9a2f-21e1a886b3fb
  25th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dbc783-c213-4b9c-bf66-5cc1e0af2d34
  11th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/live_tenders.php
  Bidding documents can downloaded from our procurement portal NE1 Procurement Services.

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