--- title: "Spectral Reflectometer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-937b4f9e-cce3-411f-aa64-8bbc907341a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-937b4f9e-cce3-411f-aa64-8bbc907341a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-937b4f9e-cce3-411f-aa64-8bbc907341a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-937b4f9e-cce3-411f-aa64-8bbc907341a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2017-10-17" --- # Spectral Reflectometer Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-937b4f9e-cce3-411f-aa64-8bbc907341a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-937b4f9e-cce3-411f-aa64-8bbc907341a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-937b4f9e-cce3-411f-aa64-8bbc907341a9.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick, located in the West Midlands, is currently undertaking a tender process for the procurement of a spectral reflectometer, which is a critical laboratory equipment item within the optical and precision instruments category. This open procurement process has a submission deadline set for 12 midday on Thursday, 16th November 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2017 and will last until 30th November 2018. Interested suppliers can express their interest and access further details through the University of Warwick's supplier portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of laboratory equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer precision instruments. Companies capable of providing advanced technology solutions for laboratories, including optical sensors, detection systems, and related software, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the University of Warwick could lead to further collaboration within the academic and research sectors, enhancing growth potential in this niche market. ## Notice The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a spectral reflectometer consisting of a microscope with Deuterium and Tungsten-Halogen light sources, Si array detection spectrometer, CCD sample imaging system, fibre optic cables, plus software for the measurement of thickness, optical constants (such as refractive index) of transparent thin films. The reflectometer will reside in the Science City Cleanroom facility in the School of Engineering (the cleanroom staff will provide routine imaging and be used to train a wide range of users across Warwick University. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Please note the tender submission deadline is 12 Midday on Thursday 16th November 2017. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information and to express interest. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df75c1e-484c-44c4-ae8f-622757db6c69 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 7AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wainbody | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 17 Oct 2017 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df75c1e-484c-44c4-ae8f-622757db6c69 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df75c1e-484c-44c4-ae8f-622757db6c69 17th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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