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title: "Wet High Intensity Separator Instrument"
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# Wet High Intensity Separator Instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9516e9f-85ee-4d20-9fc0-ae784af89c7e

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process for a Wet High Intensity Magnetic Separator (WHIMS) instrument, designed for metallurgical testing in a mineral processing laboratory. This project was funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The contract, classified in the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses)', specifically pertains to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 22nd July 2024 to 30th July 2025. The contract, valued at £26,525 GBP, was awarded to Bunting Magnetics Ltd.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. SMEs, in particular, would find this type of procurement advantageous, given the suitability criteria. Companies equipped to provide advanced laboratory instruments or those looking to expand into the mineral processing sector would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Involvement in such government-backed projects can bolster a company's credentials and visibility in the market.

## Notice

Wet High Intensity Magnetic Separator (WHIMS) instrument, to be used in the course metallurgical testing in mineral processing laboratory. This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15b8036-15f0-49ba-a016-07f7f37596d8 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,525 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,525 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUNTING MAGNETICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15b8036-15f0-49ba-a016-07f7f37596d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15b8036-15f0-49ba-a016-07f7f37596d8
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=78263&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

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