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title: "School of Earth and Environmental Sciences: 193 Excimer Laser Ablation System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000604315"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
published: "2020-05-13"
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# School of Earth and Environmental Sciences: 193 Excimer Laser Ablation System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000604315

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews is conducting a procurement process for a 193 Excimer Laser Ablation System aimed at enhancing analytical capabilities within their School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. This tender, classified under the goods category, is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 27th February 2020. The procurement process was initiated on 19th November 2019, and the tender submissions were due by 19th December 2019. The delivery is to take place in St Andrews, UK, and interested suppliers were required to submit their bids through the university’s e-Tendering System.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and technology, especially those with expertise in laser ablation systems. Companies capable of providing high-quality analytical instruments, as well as those experienced in working within academic environments, are particularly well-suited to compete. The tendering process allows suppliers to gain visibility and establish relationships with a leading educational institution, potentially leading to further collaborative opportunities and contracts in the future.

## Notice

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences seeks tender submissions for a 193 Excimer Laser Ablation System to be used for analyses of a wide array of natural samples ranging from fluid inclusions in evaporate deposits and frozen brines through to zircons and silicate meteorites. The system will be coupled with a triple-quad, collision cell, ICPMS and a MC-ICPMS.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences seeks tender submissions for a 193 Excimer Laser Ablation System to be used for analyses of a wide array of natural samples ranging from fluid inclusions in evaporate deposits and frozen brines through to zircons and silicate meteorites. The system will be coupled with a triple-quad, collision cell, ICPMS and a MC-ICPMS.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our e-Tendering System (In-Tend). To Express an Interest please go to our tender web-site at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatcally accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386681 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £183,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | ST ANDREWS |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 9LB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APPLIED SPECTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 13 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386681
- 11 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375231
- 19 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372833

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372833&idx=1
  21st November 2019 - Portal Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372833
  School of Earth and Environmental Sciences: 193 Excimer Laser Ablation System - The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences seeks tender submissions for a 193 Excimer Laser Ablation System to be used for analyses of a wide array of natural samples ranging from fluid inclusions in evaporate deposits and frozen brines through to zircons and silicate meteorites. The system will be coupled with a triple-quad, collision cell, ICPMS and a MC-ICPMS.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386681
  School of Earth and Environmental Sciences: 193 Excimer Laser Ablation System - The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences seeks tender submissions for a 193 Excimer Laser Ablation System to be used for analyses of a wide array of natural samples ranging from fluid inclusions in evaporate deposits and frozen brines through to zircons and silicate meteorites. The system will be coupled with a triple-quad, collision cell, ICPMS and a MC-ICPMS.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604315
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews

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