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title: "Laser Ablation System Upgrade"
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# Laser Ablation System Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce0f2f23-0c91-4f32-a633-e944bd452663

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has successfully completed the procurement for the "Laser Ablation System Upgrade", a project aimed at upgrading an existing excimer laser ablation sampling system at their Ocean and Earth Science Geochemistry Facility. This tender, classified under "Mass spectrometer" in the goods category, was published on 8th February 2017 but pertains to an award dated 27th October 2016, with a total contract value of £102,000. The contract period commenced on 7th February 2017 and will conclude on 6th February 2018. The tender procedure was conducted via an open procurement method.

This procurement presents a potential opportunity for businesses specialised in advanced scientific equipment, particularly those involved with laser technologies or related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it beneficial to keep an eye on similar future tenders and consider submitting proposals, especially as the trend toward upgrading existing equipment can provide avenues for competitive bids in the scientific sector.

## Notice

****Please Note*** This requirement has already been fulfilled therefore this notice is for transparency purposes only. The University of Southampton is seeking a comprehensive upgrade to an existing excimer laser ablation sampling system installed at the Ocean and Earth Science Geochemistry Facility. The laser ablation system we wish to upgrade is a New Wave UP193FX containing an ATL ATLEX-SI ArF excimer laser, details in Annex 1.1-1.4. The system was installed in 2009 and is housed in a Class 1000 cleanroom . We wish to obtain a laser ablation system that has comparable specifications to the current generation of excimer laser ablation systems at a reduced overall cost by reusing components from our existing system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e72e8a49-4d02-43d4-9d73-83b9be3eff35 |
| 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 | 8 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2017 - 6 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2017 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e72e8a49-4d02-43d4-9d73-83b9be3eff35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e72e8a49-4d02-43d4-9d73-83b9be3eff35
  8th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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