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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: NHC FTIR Instrumentation"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: NHC FTIR Instrumentation

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aefdae1d-ca05-426c-a991-1fdc070a0aae

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Teesside University, which has awarded a contract titled "GB-Middlesbrough: NHC FTIR Instrumentation" within the spectroscopy devices category. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract is valued at £90,000. The tender was split into two lots, focusing on FTIR spectrometers and FTIR/Raman spectrometers, with the contract period commencing on 8th November 2018 and concluding on 15th March 2019. The tender deadline was 7th November 2018, and the delivery will occur in the North East of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in spectroscopy equipment supply and installation. Businesses with expertise in FTIR instrumentation and related technologies would be well-positioned to compete, especially given the funding support from the England European Regional Development Fund aimed at fostering innovation and job creation. The focus on SMEs indicates a welcoming environment for younger firms looking to expand their market reach through participation in public contracts.

## Notice

The National Horizons Centre project is receiving up to PS3.2m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding. The contract is for the supply, installation and commissioning of FTIR instrumentation. The tender will be split into 2 lots: Lot 1 - FTIR spectrometers. Lot 2 - FTIR/Raman spectrometers 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/df6bf6f6-b43a-4cd4-be36-48e19342b2e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING LTD T/A THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2018 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df6bf6f6-b43a-4cd4-be36-48e19342b2e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df6bf6f6-b43a-4cd4-be36-48e19342b2e6
  16th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=359026026
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding

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