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title: "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: Provision of a Spectrofluorometer"
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# GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: Provision of a Spectrofluorometer

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7d6baf8-d39f-4b09-8d78-3f2644e538d8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of a Spectrofluorometer" was undertaken by Northumbria University at Newcastle, situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This contract falls within the category of laboratory equipment, specifically for emission spectrometers, with a contract value of £52,000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 23rd February 2021. The contract was awarded on the same day and is set to commence on 24th February 2021, concluding on 31st March 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and optical equipment manufacturing, as the buying organisation expresses suitability for such businesses. Companies involved in the production of spectrometers or related optical equipment can seize this chance to expand their market presence and secure long-term partnerships with prominent educational institutions like Northumbria University. Collaborating on projects that require advanced technology could enhance competitiveness and generate further business prospects in the scientific and educational sectors.

## Notice

We require a high-performance modular spectrofluorometer for room-temperature steady-state fluorescence excitation and emission spectroscopy, with an integrating sphere to enable PLQY (photoluminescence quantum yield) measurements. 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/603b49ee-2320-4661-84a8-c629335576a1 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
- 38433210 - Emission spectrometer

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603b49ee-2320-4661-84a8-c629335576a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603b49ee-2320-4661-84a8-c629335576a1
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=581265058
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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