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title: "(NU/1708) Fabrication of a Lab Scale Rotating Packed Bed Absorber"
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# (NU/1708) Fabrication of a Lab Scale Rotating Packed Bed Absorber

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6a29644-d6f2-4db9-b8a5-96c8c660f958

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Newcastle University, involved a tender for the fabrication of a lab scale rotating packed bed absorber, classified under miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery. The contract was awarded on 9th September 2021, with a total value of £58,600. The contract's delivery address is in England, and the contract period spans from 13th September 2021 to 12th September 2022. This open procurement method indicates a competitive tendering process, fostering transparency and fairness.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in mechanical engineering, fabrication, and after-sales support. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing specialised laboratory equipment or similar machinery are particularly suited to compete, as the contract entails both the design and delivery of a complex technical system alongside comprehensive operational documentation. Engaging in this procurement can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish stronger relationships within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The University has been awarded a contract to supply a rotating packed bed absorber to Aramco Americas Detroit Research Labs. The scope of this contract is for the mechanical design, fabrication and delivery of the equipment to the University, with the after-sales support necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system and a complete document pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c7608a-a6c6-4e6c-96c9-030d2e3236b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 12 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,600 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICHARD ALAN ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c7608a-a6c6-4e6c-96c9-030d2e3236b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c7608a-a6c6-4e6c-96c9-030d2e3236b3
  7th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8e4da66e-53fc-eb11-810d-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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