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title: "GB-Leeds: 3192 - Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Quartz Crystal Microbalance"
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# GB-Leeds: 3192 - Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Quartz Crystal Microbalance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97c29561-6852-442b-8acd-c974d1c157f4

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is currently at the Tender stage of a procurement process for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of a Quartz Crystal Microbalance, a device designed for precise mass tracking. This contract falls under the goods category with an estimated value of £50,000 and a minimum spend of £25,000. The tender is located in Leeds, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with the submission deadline set for 20th March 2018. The open procurement method invites a broad range of bidders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific equipment or laboratory supply sector, particularly those specialising in precision measuring instruments. Businesses experienced in delivering similar technical equipment, installation services, or commissioning may find this an ideal competition to showcase their capabilities and expand their client base within the education and research sectors.

## Notice

The Faculty/School of Food Science and Nutrition is seeking tenders for a Quartz Crystal Microbalance capable of tracking changes in mass with nanogram resolution as well as dissipation monitoring. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed69e981-53ad-4e97-8269-7232696ed714 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42923110 - Balances

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2018 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed69e981-53ad-4e97-8269-7232696ed714

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed69e981-53ad-4e97-8269-7232696ed714
  6th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leeds:-3192---Delivery%2C-Installation-and-Commissioning-of-a-Quartz-Crystal-Microbalance/2HDXGKH96B
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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