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title: "Shock Tube Laser Absorption Diagnostic Equipment"
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# Shock Tube Laser Absorption Diagnostic Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc74f27a-f9fb-439f-93cc-8818db108f92

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is currently engaged in a completed procurement process for the "Shock Tube Laser Absorption Diagnostic Equipment," aimed at enhancing its Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC). This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a contract value of £200,000. The tender period concluded on 12th February 2021, and the contract, which has a duration from 3rd May 2021 to 30th July 2021, is being managed through an open tender method, with related contract notices published on both FTS and OJEU. The delivery region for this equipment is Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and research sectors, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and industrial machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this procurement particularly accessible, as the University of Sheffield encourages their participation. Suppliers with expertise in research and experimental development services may also find a suitable fit, allowing them to engage in cutting-edge projects that align with low-carbon energy initiatives.

## Notice

With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the University of Sheffield is establishing a flagship national Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) to provide a multi-technology, integrated RD&D platform, focusing on low carbon energy generation and CCUS (Carbon Dioxide Capture Utilisation/Storage) technologies. This tender is specifically focused on the procurement of a system for Laser Absorption Diagnostic System to study the concentration time-histories in the UV region of a shock tube experimental technique. The laser absorption diagnostic system will be placed at the end of the driven section of a high-pressure shock tube. The tender documents can be downloaded from our In-tend e.tendering portal (details below) Additional information: All tender documents, enquiries & tender returns, must be conducted & submitted through the In-tend site, via the link shown above

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ed8e5d-ac45-4f44-a70b-8232a145c641 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open tender, with contract notices published on both FTS & OJEU |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M SQUARED LASERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ed8e5d-ac45-4f44-a70b-8232a145c641
- 15 Jan 2021 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8345ac80-6f38-4d0e-a99a-cafe1c8c81b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ed8e5d-ac45-4f44-a70b-8232a145c641
  6th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8345ac80-6f38-4d0e-a99a-cafe1c8c81b8
  15th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-tend e.tendering portal

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