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title: "Ultraviolet (UV) analyser"
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# Ultraviolet (UV) analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfc815b5-be8d-4153-b726-975f6ae8c664

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle has issued a tender for the acquisition of an Ultraviolet (UV) analyser for a project involving the production of coloured bacterial cellulose and biological melanin. The tender, with a value of £40,000 GBP, is in the goods category and will be located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender deadline is set for 1st October 2024, with a contract period starting on 2nd October 2024.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses involved in engineering biology, material sciences, and analyser manufacturing. Companies interested in biological melanin production, UV resistance technologies, and coating applications are well-suited to compete. The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is the buying organisation, and the procurement stage is currently active, presenting a chance for businesses to contribute to innovative research projects in the region.

## Notice

This project aims to produce coloured bacterial cellulose using a co-culture approach, including melanated cellulose with potential UV resistance. The project also involves developing biological melanin production for coating applications. To support this project the acquisition of a UV analyser is required. Scope The project encompasses engineering biology and material sciences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90362794-1962-4872-95bb-d3f747cbc9f1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 3 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2024 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90362794-1962-4872-95bb-d3f747cbc9f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90362794-1962-4872-95bb-d3f747cbc9f1
  19th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Analysers./57729A9TVC
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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