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title: "Raman & FT-IR Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046c7b"
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# Raman & FT-IR Systems

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046c7b

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has recently completed the procurement process for the supply of a Raman microscope and a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy microscope, intended for a project led by the Camborne School of Mines at the University's Penryn campus in Cornwall. The procurement process was carried out using an open procedure and covered goods within the spectrometers industry category (CPV code: 38433000). The entire procurement cycle reached its award stage, with the contracts signed on 10th and 24th September 2024. Key suppliers, Oxford Instruments WITec and www.bruker.com, have been awarded the contracts for the Raman Microscope and the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Microscope respectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in spectrometry and advanced microscopy equipment. Suppliers catering to educational and research institutions, particularly those capable of providing high-quality scientific instruments, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The procurement process adhered to open and transparent methods, ensuring fair competition and potential growth for businesses within the scientific instrumentation industry. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in procuring university contracts should take note of such opportunities.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Raman and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Microscopes

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034994-2024 |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 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 | £362,293 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS WITEC; WWW.BRUKER.COM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034994-2024
- 30 May 2024 at 20:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016952-2024
- 30 May 2024 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016927-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81953&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

## Provenance

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