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title: "REF: MIC-40-DTGA - Differential Scanning Calorimetry machine (DSC) and a Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)"
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# REF: MIC-40-DTGA - Differential Scanning Calorimetry machine (DSC) and a Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)

Buyer: TWI LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03887d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the REF: MIC-40-DTGA tender, managed by TWI Ltd, involves the procurement of a Differential Scanning Calorimetry machine (DSC) and a Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) for the Materials Integrity Centre on TeesAMP in Middlesbrough. The tender falls under the goods category with a focus on analysis apparatus. The contract is valued at £100,679.93 GBP and was awarded to Netzsch Geraetebau GmbH. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This procurement opportunity by TWI Ltd presents a chance for businesses specializing in material analysis machines, polymers, composites, and adhesives to compete. The project aims to upgrade research facilities, provide innovation support, and boost local economic development in the Tees Valley. Interested businesses should monitor for tender announcements, ensuring compliance with submission terms and deadlines to maximise their growth potential.

## Notice

TWI is developing a new Materials Integrity Centre on TeesAMP at Ferrous Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1DJ with the new centre being supported by ERDF and TVCA funding. The project will upgrade the current research facilities on the site as well as providing a new research and innovation facility. The centre will focus on new materials testing facilities, especially non-destructive testing technologies, and support local economic development. The project will also provide specialist materials and engineering support to local SME's in the Tees Valley.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TWI is looking to invest in a Differential Scanning Calorimetry machine as part of a suite of material analysis machines to be situated in Middlesbrough. DSC analysis is used for many applications in a broad range of industries like polymers as well as for fundamental research in academia. Examples include glass transition determination and the investigation of chemical reactions, melting and crystallization behaviour.Other DSC applications deal with the influence of additives, fillers or the processing of materials. The characteristic shape of the individual DSC curves is also used for quality control applications.TWI is also looking to invest in a Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) machine as part of a suite of material analysis machines to be situated in Middlesbrough. TGA analysis is used for many applications in a broad range of industries like polymers, composites and adhesives as well as for fundamental research in academia. Examples include mass change at controlled temperatures or temperature rates, investigation of chemical reactions, melting and crystallization behaviour.Please ensure all communication is only made using the In-tend correspondence facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005362-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,679 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TWI LTD |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB21 6AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Linton |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETZSCH GERAETEBAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2023 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005362-2023
- 25 Nov 2022 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033531-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/twi

## Provenance

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