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title: "Spark Plasma Sintering System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1290d60-fc03-4eae-98f2-84c41566d812"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
published: "2018-10-09"
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# Spark Plasma Sintering System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1290d60-fc03-4eae-98f2-84c41566d812

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the University of Nottingham, involves an open tender for a Spark Plasma Sintering System, classified under machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. The tender concluded on 17th August 2018, with a contract value of £187,167. The contract period commences from 9th October 2018 and is set to end on 28th February 2019. This project is based in Nottingham, located in the East Midlands region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking to engage in the procurement of scientific and engineering equipment. Companies that specialise in advanced manufacturing, materials testing, or similar industrial goods would be well-placed to compete, especially those capable of delivering cutting-edge technology to educational institutions or research facilities. The nature of the contract highlights the potential for growth in sectors that provide innovative solutions to academic and research needs.

## Notice

Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d66b3e-db9a-43b3-a0b4-58346b215560 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £187,167 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,167 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUGA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2018 at 17:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d66b3e-db9a-43b3-a0b4-58346b215560

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d66b3e-db9a-43b3-a0b4-58346b215560
  9th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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