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title: "Dynamic Vapour Sorption Test Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043c2d"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-05-02"
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# Dynamic Vapour Sorption Test Equipment

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043c2d

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has recently awarded a contract for Dynamic Vapour Sorption Test Equipment. The equipment is essential for measuring vapour sorption of barrier materials in the packaging industry. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure, with Surface Measurement Systems Ltd being the active supplier. The total contract value is £500,000, and the contract was signed on 1st May 2024. The procurement stage is in the award phase, and the process attracted bids from one SME supplier.

This tender for Dynamic Vapour Sorption Test Equipment presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment industry. Companies specializing in laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced in barrier material measurement, are well-suited to compete. The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) as the buying organization offers a chance for suppliers to engage with a public body governing technology development. The procurement method was open, providing fair competition for interested businesses, and the awarding of the contract to Surface Measurement Systems Ltd highlights the potential for successful partnerships through such procurement processes.

## Notice

CPI have identified an initial need for the ability to measure vapour sorption of barrier materials used in the packaging industry. These barrier materials maybe free standing, individual or complex multilayers of thin films of polymers, papers, coatings or combinations of materials designed to control the adsorption and desorption of vapour molecules at varying relative humidities under refrigerated ambient and elevated conditions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CPI have identified an initial need for the ability to measure vapour sorption of barrier materials used in the packaging industry. These barrier materials maybe free standing, individual or complex multilayers of thin films of polymers, papers, coatings or combinations of materials designed to control the adsorption and desorption of vapour molecules at varying relative humilities under refrigerated ambient and elevated conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014175-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 2 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION |
| Locality | SEDGEFIELD |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS21 3EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Sedgefield |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SURFACE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 May 2024 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014175-2024
- 22 Feb 2024 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005816-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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