---
title: "Contract for a Particle Sizing Instrument"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-111382"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-07-13"
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# Contract for a Particle Sizing Instrument

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-111382

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## Summary

Swansea University is currently engaged in the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for a Particle Sizing Instrument." This undertaking falls under the goods category, specifically related to laboratory and measuring instruments. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract signed on 26 November 2021. The project location is Swansea, with reference to the thorough research conducted by the in vitro toxicology group at the university aimed at advancing studies in nanotoxicology.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment and instrumentation sector, particularly those specialised in measuring instruments and testing equipment. Companies capable of providing dynamic light scattering technology for particle sizing and charge estimation would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. The possibility for consortia bidding also opens pathways for collaborative proposals, enabling small to medium-sized enterprises to join forces and enhance their competitive edge in this specialised market.

## Notice

The in vitro toxicology group at Swansea University is renowned for its research in the field of nanotoxicology. A strong element of this research is interpretation of the physico-chemical characteristics of nanomaterials in relation to their toxicological potential.Based on this research requirement the group would like to purchase an instrument capable of performing dynamic light scattering (DLS) for particle sizing and particle charge estimation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=111382 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MALVERN PANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38340000 - Instruments for measuring quantities
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2022 at 16:12 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=111382

## Notice URLs

- https://www.swansea.ac.uk

## Provenance

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