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title: "Sensor-Based Ore Sorter"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2024-05-21"
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# Sensor-Based Ore Sorter

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e336263-a28f-4446-91f1-fed44c298bfb

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for a Sensor-Based Ore Sorter funded by the UK Government. This equipment, designed for rock classification and physical separation, will be located at the University's Cornwall campus in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was in the award stage, with a tender period ending on March 11, 2024, and a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2025.

This procurement opportunity for a sensor-based ore sorter by the University of Exeter can benefit businesses involved in manufacturing and machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly may find this tender suitable for their operations. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing a diverse range of businesses to compete for this contract, supporting innovation and competitiveness in the machinery industry.

## 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. This is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd58f11-a205-451a-9761-2d4010bd8ee3 |
| 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 | 21 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2024 - 22 May 2024 |
| 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 | 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 | NOT AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 21 May 2024 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd58f11-a205-451a-9761-2d4010bd8ee3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd58f11-a205-451a-9761-2d4010bd8ee3
  21st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=78054&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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