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title: "Thermal Analysis Suite"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Thermal Analysis Suite

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b72728d7-1568-456a-8a56-77bf4bd22072

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is initiating a tender process for the acquisition of a Thermal Analysis Suite, aimed at enhancing their teaching and research capabilities in materials characterisation. This procurement, valued at £250,000, falls under the industry category of analysis apparatus and is classified as an open procedure above the financial threshold. The contract period is set from 2nd April 2021 to 28th February 2022, with delivery required at the university's premises located in Plymouth (PL4 8AA). Key documents related to this procurement are expected to be published by 12th October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical equipment, particularly those offering thermal analysis technology such as Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA), ThermoGravimetric Analysis (TGA), and related teaching apparatus. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that are innovative and agile in delivering specialised scientific equipment would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially benefiting from the university's ongoing investment in research and development capabilities.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth will be looking to acquire a Thermal Analysis suite to service teaching and research in materials characterisation (ceramics, metals, polymers and composites), food science and chemistry. The core equipment would include: * DTA (Differential Thermal Analysis)/DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry), * TGA (ThermoGravimetric Analysis)/DTG (Differential ThermoGravimetry), with capability for TPO (Temperature programmed oxidation) and TPR (Temperature programmed reduction), * Dilatometry/TMA (Thermo-Mechanical Analysis), * DMTA (Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis) at a scale to permit the determination of the effect of composite mesostructures, * Appropriate balances and preparation equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a71c18-5992-42a4-8a5d-94d9993b0081 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 39162100 - Teaching equipment

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 11:43 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a71c18-5992-42a4-8a5d-94d9993b0081
- 8 Feb 2021 at 11:12 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a71c18-5992-42a4-8a5d-94d9993b0081
- 28 Sep 2020 at 11:02 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a71c18-5992-42a4-8a5d-94d9993b0081
- 10 Sep 2020 at 10:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a71c18-5992-42a4-8a5d-94d9993b0081

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a71c18-5992-42a4-8a5d-94d9993b0081
  9th February 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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