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title: "Purchase of a Modular QCM-D System - AWARD"
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buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of a Modular QCM-D System - AWARD

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f392d776-8067-41cf-a029-e86c54c3fadf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancaster University, with the title "Purchase of a Modular QCM-D System - AWARD." This opportunity falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically designed for a project in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period begins on 22nd March 2019 and concludes on 21st March 2020. Suppliers were required to deliver the equipment by 31st July 2019, following a tender period that ended on 6th March 2019. The awarded contract value stands at £58,074.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the scientific equipment and laboratory services sector to expand their market presence. Businesses that specialise in high-tech instrumentation, particularly those capable of manufacturing or delivering quartz crystal microbalance systems and associated analytical tools, would be well-suited to compete. Given the possibility of future contract extensions for additional compatible purchases, companies with flexibility and innovation in their offerings may find substantial growth potential through collaboration with Lancaster University.

## Notice

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this further competition for the supply, and delivery of a PC controlled quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D) and associated analysis software. The equipment and invoice will need to be on Campus by 31st July 2019. Supplier must be able to meet this deadline. There will be the possibility of a contract extension to accommodate further compatible and complimentary purchases in the future, subject to grant funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85dbb96-19aa-412a-9fd0-23068bf8c013 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2019 - 21 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,074 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOLIN SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2019 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85dbb96-19aa-412a-9fd0-23068bf8c013

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85dbb96-19aa-412a-9fd0-23068bf8c013
  13th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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