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title: "3559/JN - Benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer"
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# 3559/JN - Benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bad14f30-987e-42a0-a974-1e6439bf790d

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is inviting bids for a benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometer. The procurement process involves the supply of this instrument for laboratory analysis of porous materials, specifically T2 relaxometry to study hydrogen environments in cementitious materials. The tender is open for interested parties to download the Invitation to Tender (ITT) from the University's e-tendering system. The deadline for submitting completed tenders is January 27, 2023, with a contract period scheduled from March 23 to March 24, 2023. This opportunity falls under the goods procurement category in the Spectrometers industry.

Businesses interested in laboratory equipment supply should consider bidding for this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are particularly suited to participate. The University of Sheffield, as the buyer, aims to create opportunities for growth within the industry by engaging with various suppliers. With the procurement method specified as an open procedure, businesses with expertise in supplying laboratory analysis equipment are encouraged to participate and potentially expand their market presence through this contract.

## Notice

The Department of Materials Science & Engineering at The University of Sheffield through the ECONOMISER programme funded by Innovate UK would like to entertain bids on a benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometer. The University of Sheffield has a requirement for the supply of a benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometer. The instrument is for use in the laboratory analysis of porous materials, specifically spatially resolved T2 relaxometry to study hydrogen environments in cementitious materials. This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbbae63e-27ce-49c0-9ee4-9003dd0dd1ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2023 - 24 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,500 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2023 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbbae63e-27ce-49c0-9ee4-9003dd0dd1ad
- 17 Jan 2023 at 13:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4eb473-c128-42e1-9aaa-34c2edfc27d2
- 20 Dec 2022 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4eb473-c128-42e1-9aaa-34c2edfc27d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbbae63e-27ce-49c0-9ee4-9003dd0dd1ad
  3rd April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4eb473-c128-42e1-9aaa-34c2edfc27d2
  17th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
  All tender documents can be accessed at

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