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title: "Mini-Competition under the NWUPC Magnetic Resonance Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment (Lot 4) Agreement for the Upgrade of the Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences Research NMR Facility"
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# Mini-Competition under the NWUPC Magnetic Resonance Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment (Lot 4) Agreement for the Upgrade of the Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences Research NMR Facility

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2e265ea-d1e1-437c-aca7-f306944fb447

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Mini-Competition under the NWUPC Magnetic Resonance Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment (Lot 4) Agreement for the Upgrade of the Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences Research NMR Facility". This procurement, classified under the goods category with a focus on spectrometers, has a total value of £2,022,733 and is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 23 March 2017, with the contract period commencing on 30 March 2017 and concluding on 29 March 2018. The procurement method applied was classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in magnetic resonance equipment, NMR systems, and related accessories to enhance their market presence. Companies with expertise in liquid-state NMR spectroscopy and those capable of providing maintenance and servicing for complex scientific equipment may find this particularly relevant. As the upgrade aims to modernise the University's research capabilities, suppliers that can demonstrate innovation and reliability in providing high-performance equipment will be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

The University of Southampton has received funding mostly from EPSRC for an upgrade to The Magnetic Resonance Research Facility. The basis of the upgrade is as follows: a) increase the capabilities and throughput of the facility in liquid-state NMR spectroscopy by installing a liquid-state NMR system operating at a proton Larmor frequency of at least 700 MHz. b) replace legacy consoles on two 400 MHz NMR instruments with modern systems. c) move one of the existing 400 MHz magnets together with the new console to a different location on the same floor in the same building.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2222bc8d-1902-43c8-a60b-247484f52390 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 29 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,022,733 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,022,733 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2017 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2222bc8d-1902-43c8-a60b-247484f52390

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2222bc8d-1902-43c8-a60b-247484f52390
  3rd April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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