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title: "Purchase of Pump Modules, Associated Parts & Software"
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# Purchase of Pump Modules, Associated Parts & Software

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e45b

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, is seeking to procure and has awarded a contract for the purchase of Pump Modules, Associated Parts, and Software required for research purposes. This contract, classified under CPV code 38000000 (Laboratory, optical and precision equipment excluding glasses), follows a limited procurement method due to the absence of market competition. The contract was awarded to Chandler Engineering on 19 February 2025, and is valued at USD 265,172.84. This procurement process is now in the contract award stage, with delivery expected at Heriot-Watt University’s Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh (region UKM75).

This tender presents an exceptional opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to align with the educational and research sectors. Although this specific contract was awarded to Chandler Engineering due to unique technical specifications only they could meet, similar future tenders could be of interest to suppliers capable of providing advanced research equipment. Businesses that thrive on creating bespoke, technically precise equipment for higher education institutions would be well-suited to compete in such procurements, especially those with innovative solutions that cater to specific research needs.

## Notice

Purchase of Pump Modules, Associated Parts & Software for Research purposes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the publication of a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) 791165 on the 19th February 2025. This is a contract award notice indicating that Heriot-Watt University is now in contract with Chandler Engineering for the purchase of the following equipment: 4 X 5000-series pump modules, 10,000 psi pressure transducer, 316 SST wetted parts, ambient temperature to 50degC, pump cylinder,controller, 3-way valve, Pump stand, Spare parts kit (piston seal and rupture disc), Associated plumbing with 1/8th Autoclave fittings, Standard flow rate, Software CD, manual, serial expander/isolator for connection of up to existing 4 dual-cylinder pump systems supplied previously by Chandler Engineering. Following market research carried out by the academic research team, there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

### Procurement Information

Following the publication of a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) 791165 on the 19th February 2025. This is a contract award notice indicating that Heriot-Watt University is now in contract with Chandler Engineering for the purchase of the following equipment:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011434-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £265,172 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANDLER ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011434-2025
- 19 Feb 2025 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005970-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791165
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307

## Provenance

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