--- title: "(NU/1614) Supply of a Simultaneous Thermal Analyser and Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fed41bb9-3f84-41db-a74a-59bd6c503ad5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fed41bb9-3f84-41db-a74a-59bd6c503ad5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fed41bb9-3f84-41db-a74a-59bd6c503ad5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fed41bb9-3f84-41db-a74a-59bd6c503ad5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-01-08" --- # (NU/1614) Supply of a Simultaneous Thermal Analyser and Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fed41bb9-3f84-41db-a74a-59bd6c503ad5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fed41bb9-3f84-41db-a74a-59bd6c503ad5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fed41bb9-3f84-41db-a74a-59bd6c503ad5.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Newcastle University, seeking to acquire a Simultaneous Thermal Analyser and Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer as part of a project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). This tender is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £110,000. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with responses required by 14.00 GMT on 18 December 2020. The contract period is expected to start on 12 January 2021 and conclude by 31 March 2021, with delivery to be made to Newcastle, England. This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific and analytical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory instruments capable of thermal analysis and mass spectrometry services. Businesses that can offer strong after-sales support and maintenance services for such complex equipment will be particularly well-suited to compete. With the contract involving technical specifications and support, suppliers with expertise in high-precision laboratory equipment are encouraged to participate. ## Notice The University has recently been awarded funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for the purchase of a system able to deliver thermal analysis (TG), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and evolved gas analysis (1-512 amu) by quadrupole mass spectrometry (QMS) on a range of sample types, including minerals, composite organic-inorganic materials, synthetic nanomaterials, biological materials etc. The system forms part of the One Planet Analytical Suite and will be housed in the Wolfson Laboratory, Drummond Building. The scope of this contract is for the supply of a Simultaneous Thermal Analyser and Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer as detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this opportunity can be made by registering via the University's eTendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5b82a5af-3636-eb11-8105-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1614. The deadline for submitting a tender response is 14.00 GMT on Friday 18 December 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e05ee9-c52b-48e4-ac29-6a4323bdc359 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 7RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 8 Jan 2021 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e05ee9-c52b-48e4-ac29-6a4323bdc359 - 7 Dec 2020 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8ed100-e306-4abd-8625-9807a53925b5 - 7 Dec 2020 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb76fe22-30b9-417b-84a6-c23f86508d28 - 4 Dec 2020 at 17:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28013ba6-d371-4979-af40-9f9dce1600e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e05ee9-c52b-48e4-ac29-6a4323bdc359 8th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8ed100-e306-4abd-8625-9807a53925b5 7th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb76fe22-30b9-417b-84a6-c23f86508d28 7th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28013ba6-d371-4979-af40-9f9dce1600e8 4th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5b82a5af-3636-eb11-8105-005056b64545 Advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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