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title: "Supply & Delivery of Accelerated Weathering Tester"
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# Supply & Delivery of Accelerated Weathering Tester

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b99de533-0432-43f8-a85f-2eb643da2743

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited, involved the supply and delivery of an Accelerated Weathering Tester, essential for assessing the weathering effects on materials like polymers. This tender, classified under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment, was published on 20th September 2021, with an end date for submissions on 5th October 2021. The awarded contract worth £189,330 has a duration running from 8th November 2021 to 7th November 2025, with delivery located in the North East region of England. This acquisition was executed through an open procurement method, facilitating wider participation from suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory and testing equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the required accelerators and testing tools. Companies specialising in polymer materials, laboratory equipment maintenance, and servicing are well-suited to compete for future contracts stemming from this framework, given its scope for subsequent purchases under similar requirements during its lifespan.

## Notice

This tender is to establish a Single Supplier Framework for the provision of an Accelerated Weathering Tester. CPI's National Formulation Centre has a need for the ability to accelerate the aging effects due to weather of materials such as polymers and polymer composites. The intention of this tender document is to set out and describe the basic requirements of a suitable instrument to satisfy the identified need. This Framework is to cover spare parts, consumables, servicing, and maintenance. Further purchases of equipment of a similar nature are covered under this framework should they be required by CPI during the framework duration Additional information: To apply please visit https://ne1procurementservices.com/ to register and download the tender pack

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e707174d-6f5a-44b8-bcad-1ac8da943290 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2021 - 7 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £189,330 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,330 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Q-LAB (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e707174d-6f5a-44b8-bcad-1ac8da943290
- 20 Sep 2021 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef624af-326e-447d-94e0-fbbd64dec8f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e707174d-6f5a-44b8-bcad-1ac8da943290
  2nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef624af-326e-447d-94e0-fbbd64dec8f2
  20th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d182a57-c974-43b4-a932-53f5381e8d80
  Tender Pack
- https://ne1procurementservices.com/
  Tender Pack

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