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title: "Sensor-Based Ore Sorter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04693e"
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published: "2024-08-23"
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# Sensor-Based Ore Sorter

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04693e

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has successfully completed the procurement process to acquire a sensor-based ore sorter. This project, formally identified by the tender ID UOE/2024/051/JU, falls under the category of "Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery" (CPV code: 42900000). The equipment is intended for use at the Camborne School of Mines, located at the University's Cornwall campus. The procurement utilised an open procedure method and moved through various stages from tender to contract with an award given to Comex Polska sp. z o.o. on 19th August 2024. The contract, valued at £449,300, marks the completion of the procurement phase with all process stages successfully achieving "active" and "complete" statuses.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and components, especially those focused on mining and material processing. The University of Exeter's procurement process was open and competitive, receiving multiple bids, all from SMEs. This indicates a welcoming environment for smaller enterprises looking to expand their market presence. Companies that offer innovative sensor-based sorting technologies and have expertise in the machinery industry would have been well-positioned to compete in this tender. The successful completion of this procurement creates a successful precedent, opening the doors for potential future collaborations and tenders in related sectors.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is looking to purchase a sensor-based sorter primarily designed for classification and physical separation of rocks based on measurable properties. The equipment will be located at the Camborne School of Mines at the University's Cornwall campus.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Exeter is looking to purchase a sensor-based sorter primarily designed for classification and physical separation of rocks based on measurable properties. The equipment will be located at the Camborne School of Mines at the University's Cornwall campus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027173-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | £420,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £449,300 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMEX POLSKA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 16:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027173-2024
- 21 May 2024 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016008-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81928&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

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