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title: "The Analysis Suite NEDF (New Design and Engineering Facility)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02908b"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# The Analysis Suite NEDF (New Design and Engineering Facility)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02908b

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is conducting a significant procurement process for the Analysis Suite as part of a £50 million investment in the New Design and Engineering Facility (NEDF). This initiative falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on analysis apparatus. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the date signed for the contract recorded as 20 April 2021. The tender process adopted an open procedure, allowing widespread participation, and the related project is based in Plymouth, Devon, UK.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in specialised areas of engineering and analytical services, particularly those that manufacture or supply advanced analysis apparatus. Companies capable of enhancing thermal analysis capabilities would be well-placed to compete, as the project aims to significantly improve educational resources and attract additional research funding. Local enterprises offering testing and consultancy solutions could also find valuable avenues for collaboration and growth through this initiative.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth is making a PS50M investment in a New Engineering and Design Facility (NEDF) with a comprehensive review of analytical capability. After polling all potential stakeholders across engineering and science in the university, the thermal analysis capability for materials characterisation has been identified as well below the national benchmark (limited to two ageing DSC, in composites and in food, and contracting out TPO/TPR). The consultation has identified that the thermal analysis suite would significantly enhance the student experience, could attract additional research funding, and would provide a resource for testing and consultancy for local commercial enterprises.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Plymouth is making a PS50M investment in a New Engineering and Design Facility (NEDF) with a comprehensive review of analytical capability. After polling all potential stakeholders across engineering and science in the university, the thermal analysis capability for materials characterisation has been identified as well below the national benchmark (limited to two ageing DSC, in composites and in food, and contracting out TPO/TPR). The consultation has identified that the thermal analysis suite would significantly enhance the student experience, could attract additional research funding, and would provide a resource for testing and consultancy for local commercial enterprises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008500-2021 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 26 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £184,742 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METTLER TOLEDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2021 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008500-2021
- 5 Feb 2021 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002340-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36499&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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