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title: "550 - Dynamic Vapour Sorption (DVS) Analyser"
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# 550 - Dynamic Vapour Sorption (DVS) Analyser

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-997f1ea8-b45c-40fc-b5f2-b8e1d772cc7e

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## Summary

Aston University is seeking to procure a Dynamic Vapour Sorption (DVS) Analyser for its College of Engineering & Physical Sciences. This procurement falls within the industrial machinery sector and has an estimated value of £68,000. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 9th December 2020. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 18th December 2020 and will last until 17th December 2021. The delivery location is primarily within the Birmingham area, specifically at Aston Triangle, B4 7ET.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying industrial machinery, especially those with expertise in advanced analytical equipment. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for measuring sorption and thermochemical characteristics would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging in this tender provides an avenue for businesses to expand their reach within the academic sector and build relationships with a reputable institution like Aston University.

## Notice

The College of Engineering & Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston University, in particular the Aston Institute of Urban Technologies and Aston Institute of Material Research (AIMR) are looking to purchase 1 x closed loop sorption gravimetric analyser "Dynamic Vapour Sorption (DVS) Analyser". The equipment will be used to measure the real time measurement for sorption and thermochemical characteristics of powders and solids at grams and m-grams level. This includes: * Adsorption characteristics for gases "non flow" (e.g. Ammonia), water vapour and vapour of organic solvents. * Surface area determination (BET). * Surface energy determination. * Isoactivity analysis. * Amorphous content analysis. * Diffusion analysis. * Heat of sorption analysis. * Activation energy analysis. * Permeability Analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5aed94a-5a95-42c1-a722-6930ff09f038 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5aed94a-5a95-42c1-a722-6930ff09f038
- 19 Nov 2020 at 17:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44629ea-0647-445d-a358-1b7a57943c23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5aed94a-5a95-42c1-a722-6930ff09f038
  20th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44629ea-0647-445d-a358-1b7a57943c23
  19th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=28c832e8-8d2a-eb11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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