---
title: "Award for Provision of a Grain Size Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000588051"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2019-07-25"
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# Award for Provision of a Grain Size Analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000588051

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow recently completed a procurement process for the provision of a Grain Size Analyser under the open procurement method, classified within the goods category. This contract was awarded to Meritics Ltd following the tender period, which ended on 1 July 2019. The contract, valued at £46,850, commenced on 18 July 2019, with delivery set to take place in Glasgow. This procurement aims to enhance research capabilities within the geographical and earth sciences sector, catering to specific requirements for advanced measurement technology.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for companies involved in scientific equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those specialising in geological and analytical instruments. Businesses capable of providing innovative solutions that meet the precise specifications outlined in the tender would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. This scenario may attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer specialised products and services within the education and research sectors, thus fostering potential growth and collaboration in this market segment.

## Notice

Award notice for PURCH1717 Provision of a Grain Size Analyser

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award notice for PURCH1717 Provision of a Grain Size Analyser

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361419 |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,850 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERITICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38921000 - Grain analysers

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361419
- 19 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357746

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357746&idx=4
  19th June 2019 - PURCH1717 ESPD Qualification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357746&idx=5
  19th June 2019 - PURCH1717-Non-compliance template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357746&idx=6
  19th June 2019 - SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME - CODE OF CONDUCT_B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357746&idx=1
  19th June 2019 - PURCH1717 ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357746&idx=2
  19th June 2019 - PR40-059-B Whole Life Cost Model PURCH1717
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357746&idx=3
  19th June 2019 - PURCH1717 Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357746
  Provision of a Grain Size Analyser - PURCH1717 Provision of a Grain Size Analyser Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361419
  Award for Provision of a Grain Size Analyser - Award notice for PURCH1717 Provision of a Grain Size Analyser

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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