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title: "Sensor-Based Ore Sorter"
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# Sensor-Based Ore Sorter

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c95f9b1-5dab-4803-a246-49d6d5db19e8

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process for purchasing a Sensor-Based Ore Sorter for the Camborne School of Mines at their Cornwall campus. The tender, classified under 'miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery' (CPV code 42900000), followed an open procedure and was aimed at acquiring equipment that can classify and physically separate rocks based on measurable properties. The procurement process reached the award stage on 23rd August 2024, with the contract extending from 19th August 2024 to 18th August 2025. Notable dates included the tender period's end on 20th June 2024, with the initial contract period commencing the subsequent day on 21st June 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in machinery essential for mining and material separation. SMEs will find this tender particularly relevant due to the University of Exeter's suitability criteria that encourage SME participation. Given its industry-specific requirements, businesses that manufacture or supply advanced sorting and separating equipment for mining operations are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Comex Polska sp. z o.o., a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, indicating the level of proficiency and capability expected from contenders in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is looking to purchase a sensor-based sorter primarily designed for classification and physical separation of rocks based on measurable properties. The equipment will be located at the Camborne School of Mines at the University's Cornwall campus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f172ebf5-1422-4fe4-a8aa-a90edd667f1c |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £449,300 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMEX POLSKA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 18:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f172ebf5-1422-4fe4-a8aa-a90edd667f1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f172ebf5-1422-4fe4-a8aa-a90edd667f1c
  23rd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81928&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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