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title: "Floating Zone Single Crystal Growth Furnace"
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# Floating Zone Single Crystal Growth Furnace

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3d93309-3105-4b66-a7fa-93e2582c64f6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Floating Zone Single Crystal Growth Furnace is being conducted by Durham University, located in Durham, England. This project falls under the category of industrial or laboratory furnaces and has a value of £189,600. The tender was published on 9th June 2017, and the contract is expected to run from 28th March 2017 to 31st July 2018. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 20th February 2017, with the status marked as complete.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory equipment and related technology. Companies able to manufacture or source high-temperature furnaces suitable for growing large single crystals will find this project particularly relevant. With Durham University actively engaged in cutting-edge research in chemistry and materials, suppliers in the field of scientific instruments and ancillary equipment can benefit significantly from this contract.

## Notice

Durham Chemistry is a thriving centre for teaching and research in Chemistry. We and partners in Physics and Materials from a range of UK universities have significant research activity in functional inorganic materials. To underpin this work we require equipment to produce large single crystal samples of a number of materials. The University wishes to purchase a Floating Zone Furnace capable of growing large single crystals of inorganic materials from the melt at temperatures up to 2200 centigrade. There is also a need to purchase ancillary equipment to help prepare samples for use in the furnace. This will be a one off purchase. Additional information: Please click the following link to express and interest in this tender: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6756

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e20f21c-c7d0-48ac-bedf-5df054b39443 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £189,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,600 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| 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 | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRYSTAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2017 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e20f21c-c7d0-48ac-bedf-5df054b39443
- 9 Jun 2017 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9305c6ac-0996-409d-9d1c-e2b22e9be8ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e20f21c-c7d0-48ac-bedf-5df054b39443
  9th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9305c6ac-0996-409d-9d1c-e2b22e9be8ef
  9th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6756

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