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title: "Field Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561350"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2019-01-21"
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# Field Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561350

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently awarded a contract for the supply of a field spectrometer, valued at £58,000, aimed at enhancing the NERC Field Spectroscopy Facility. This procurement process was conducted through an open tendering method, which concluded with the contract signing on 21st January 2019. The tender originally opened on 2nd November 2018, with a deadline for submissions on 3rd December 2018. The project is classified under the education industry category and falls within the geographical region of Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, especially those that manufacture or supply spectrometers or related technical services. Given the nature of the project, companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing high-performance scientific instruments and a track record of meeting technical specifications would be well-suited to compete. Successful bidders may find further opportunities in related projects or ongoing needs from the University of Edinburgh and its affiliated research councils.

## Notice

Supply of a field spectrometer for the NERC Field Spectroscopy Facility at the University of Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University (The Buyer) on behalf of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Field Spectroscopy Facility (FSF), invites competitive tenders for the supply and technical services in relation to the purchase of a field spectrometer. The new equipment will be an addition to the range of high performance field portable spectrometers the FSF provide for loan for NERC supported research or for hire for commissioned research projects.

Options: We would be interested in having the following desirable features if not already included in the base model: - Leaf clip - Active/contact measurement option

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342599 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRO-LITE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342599
- 2 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335811

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335811
  Field Spectrometer - Supply of a field spectrometer for the NERC Field Spectroscopy Facility at the University of Edinburgh.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342599
  Field Spectrometer - Supply of a field spectrometer for the NERC Field Spectroscopy Facility at the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561350
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf

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