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title: "Shock Tube Laser Absorption Diagnostic Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028a11"
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# Shock Tube Laser Absorption Diagnostic Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028a11

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for the "Shock Tube Laser Absorption Diagnostic Equipment" under the goods category, specifically within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. This open tender is currently in the award stage, having concluded on 14th June 2021, and involves a total value of £200,000. The delivery location is at the University of Sheffield's new Translational Energy Research Centre, situated near Junction 33 of the M1 motorway, with the initial contract period ending on 30th July 2021. Key details also include a range of evaluation criteria, focusing on technical quality, after-sales service, and price. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialize in advanced scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in laser technology and diagnostic systems relevant to low carbon energy generation and carbon capture utilisation/storage. Companies capable of demonstrating strong technical innovation, reliable after-sales service, and flexibility in their offerings may find this contract particularly attractive. The open procurement method allows various suppliers, including SMEs, to engage in the bidding process, thus fostering competitive opportunities within the sector.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement 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.

Options: As described within the tender document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015593-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | 2 May 2021 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLE32 Sheffield |

## 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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015593-2021
- 13 Jan 2021 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000701-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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