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title: "Raman & FT-IR System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044695"
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# Raman & FT-IR System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044695

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has issued a tender titled "Raman & FT-IR System" for the procurement of a Raman microscope and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy microscope for a project at the Camborne School of Mines in Cornwall. The main procurement category is goods, and the project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The tender is at the active stage, with a total value of £410,000. The deadline for submission is 8th April 2024.

This tender from the University of Exeter presents an opportunity for suppliers to provide advanced scientific equipment for geological and materials science applications. Businesses proficient in supplying spectrometers and microscopes, especially in the education sector, would be well-suited to bid for this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing fair competition among interested suppliers.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is looking for a supplier(s) to provide a Raman microscope and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy microscope for a project being delivered by the Camborne School of Mines at the University's Penryn campus in Cornwall. This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

### Lot Information

Raman Microscope

This instrument measures the "Raman shift" which is essentially the chemical bonding within a solid sample. It can be used to map and understand the chemistry of rock, sediments and soils. For example, it can measure surface passivation, such as sulphur build-up, or amorphous phases, which other complementary techniques, such as XRD or SEM are not typically suited for. It is used for a wide range of materials science and geological applications.

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Microscope

This instrument measures the infrared absorption of a solid material and is useful for determining the concentrations of covalently-bonded species in a mineral, such as water and CO2, which are especially challenging to analyse by other means. Analyses can be undertaken on a bulk powder or on an in-situ spatially-resolved spot using the associated attenuated total reflection (ATR) add-in.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007911-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £410,000 |
| Lots value | £408,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2024 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007911-2024
- 7 Mar 2024 at 17:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007426-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=79271&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

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