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title: "GB-Bath: Particle Size Analyser"
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# GB-Bath: Particle Size Analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ced2c557-3c63-4616-9b7f-21d0b1c553a3

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## Summary

The University of Bath has concluded a procurement process for a Particle Size Analyser, aimed at characterising emulsion droplets and solid particles. Categorised under the CPV classification of analysers, this contract, valued at £46,024, was awarded on 20 November 2017, with the contract period running from 24 November to 8 December 2017. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the delivery location specified in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 2 April 2019.

This procurement contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific instruments, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer measuring and analysis apparatus, to participate in future tenders of a similar nature. Companies with expertise in the development and supply of particle sizing technology would be well-positioned to compete for upcoming contracts, thereby enhancing their market presence and potential growth within the scientific and research sectors.

## Notice

We seek to purchase a particle sizing instrument to characterize emulsion droplets in both oil in water (o/w) and water in oil (w/o) emulsions, as well as hydrogel and solid particles. 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/550644e6-800c-4292-a1d9-cb363b15aac1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2017 - 8 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,024 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,024 |
| 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 BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MALVERN INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2019 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550644e6-800c-4292-a1d9-cb363b15aac1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550644e6-800c-4292-a1d9-cb363b15aac1
  2nd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=387808973
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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