---
title: "FTIR Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000627028"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-09-04"
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# FTIR Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000627028

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the University of Edinburgh sought competitive tenders for the supply, installation, and maintenance of a Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometer. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a contract value of £89,900. The tender was initiated through an open procedure, and the award was made on 31 July 2020. The spectrometer is intended for use in the School of Engineering, located at the Kings Buildings in Edinburgh. The award notice dated 4 September 2020 confirms that Bruker UK Ltd was the successful supplier, following a competitive bidding process that attracted three electronic submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and maintenance services. Companies that manufacture or provide technical support for spectroscopy equipment, along with those experienced in installation and maintenance of similar scientific instruments, would be particularly well-suited to engage with future tenders of this nature. As the University of Edinburgh continues to invest in cutting-edge research facilities, there may be further opportunities for suppliers in related fields.

## Notice

Supply, installation and maintenance of a Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University (The Buyer) invited competitive tenders for the supply of an FTIR spectrometer for the School of Engineering that will be located in the PostCap Lab (Fleeming Jenkins 1.083). The instruments will be used for the measurement in the middle- IR region of diffusion and adsorption of small molecular species into solids in the form of thin films, powders or nano/micro fibers. The supplier will install the system at the University of Edinburgh. Experiments will be run in transmission with a cell built in house but also in DRIFTS mode for which a thermostated accessory are required.

Options: An optional Multibounce ATR cell was also quoted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393851 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,900 |

## 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 | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393851

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393851
  FTIR Spectrometer - Supply, installation and maintenance of a Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000627028

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