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title: "2023/24-4173 Supply of a Materials Science Physical Properties Measurement System"
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# 2023/24-4173 Supply of a Materials Science Physical Properties Measurement System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b2ea

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## Summary

The University of Leeds, located in Leeds, is seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a 16 T Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) as part of a procurement process in the goods category, specifically under instruments for checking physical characteristics. The competitive procedure with negotiation has an accelerated timetable due to funding and pre-agreed research outcome deadlines. The tender is currently in the active stage and has key deadlines, with the submission period ending on 15th November 2024. The awarded contract, signed on 12th December 2024, valued at £933,485, was given to Quantum Design.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in scientific instruments, particularly those adept in delivering complex physical property measurement systems. The procurement process favours economic operators, including SMEs, that meet the specified criteria, encouraging innovation and competition. The selected supplier will benefit from engagement with a leading academic institution, potentially paving the way for future collaborations in the higher education sector.

## Notice

NOTICE OF AWARD of a 16 T Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Physics and Astronomy, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Leeds, is seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a 16 T Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS). Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/25ZK7G5TJN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006139-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £933,485 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006139-2025
- 31 Oct 2024 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035319-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=927797320
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/25ZK7G5TJN
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Instruments-for-checking-physical-characteristics./25ZK7G5TJN

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