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title: "Supply, Installation and Commissioning of an At Line Automated Particles Sizing Apparatus"
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# Supply, Installation and Commissioning of an At Line Automated Particles Sizing Apparatus

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d52a1f6c-6edc-4714-8e79-7a196a007f46

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited is seeking bids for the supply, installation, and commissioning of an At Line Automated Particles Sizing Apparatus, with a budget of £25,000. This tender falls under the goods procurement category, specifically for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 20th February 2017. The successful contractor is expected to operate from the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 6th March 2017, lasting until 31st August 2018.

This procurement process presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and automation technologies. Businesses that can provide integrated systems for automated particle sizing and zeta potential measurement would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies with experience in user training and ongoing support for complex apparatus would enhance their competitive edge in this tender.

## Notice

This contract is for the Supply, Installation and Commissioning of an At Line Automated Particles Sizing Apparatus, including packing, shipping, delivery and training of users. The supply of consumables / spare and replacement parts is also to be included in the scope of this contract. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate that they can provide a device that combines at line automated measurement of particle size together with off line operation to provide both particle size and zeta potential measurements. In at line mode, the device will automatically sample a flowing liquid stream, dilute (if necessary)transfer sample to sizing device, measure size and size distribution, empty, wash and prepare for next sample. Particle size should be measured using the dynamic light scattering (DLS) principle providing a measurable size range of 5nm to 2microns. In off line operation the device should be able to measure both particles size and zeta potential.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546d31ad-9ed9-4988-89a4-7827f3728416 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2017 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,472 |
| 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 | SEDGEFIELD |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS21 3FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Sedgefield |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2017 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546d31ad-9ed9-4988-89a4-7827f3728416
- 3 Feb 2017 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414198e6-8de4-47c8-a749-2bbd551aaf0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546d31ad-9ed9-4988-89a4-7827f3728416
  27th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414198e6-8de4-47c8-a749-2bbd551aaf0e
  3rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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