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title: "University of St Andrews: Eden Campus - Low Carbon Challenge Fund (LCCF) Project"
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# University of St Andrews: Eden Campus - Low Carbon Challenge Fund (LCCF) Project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674825

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Eden Campus - Low Carbon Challenge Fund (LCCF) Project". Located in Guardbridge, Scotland, the initiative falls within the Education industry category and pertains to the procurement of goods essential for the LCCF. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, allowing active participation from suppliers. The tender period ended on 11th January 2022, and suppliers were encouraged to submit bids during this timeframe for various equipment across eight lots, which included items such as screen printers and metal 3D printers.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in technical equipment and engineering solutions. Suppliers capable of providing innovative machinery and cutting-edge technology will be well-positioned to compete. The potential to bid for multiple lots allows companies to diversify their offers, thereby maximising their chances of securing contracts and establishing a partnership with the University of St Andrews, enhancing their visibility and reputation within the industry.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to achieve best value for money in the supply of the equipment detailed for use in the LCCF at Eden Campus. The procurement is broken down into 8 Lots and suppliers may bid for all or any Lots. The University of St Andrews may award no, all or any part of any Lot. Lots are as follows: Lot 1 - Screen Printer Lot 2 - Belt Oven Lot 3 - Particle Size Analyser Lot 4 - Rheometer Lot 5 - Scanning Electron Microscope Lot 6 - Triple Roller Mill Lot 7 - Laser Cutter Lot 8 - Metal 3D Printer

### Lot Information

Screen Printer

Screen Printer We require a screen printer system capable of printing on ceramic / metallic substrates with a high degree of control. The primary purposes of this instrument are: Electrode/electrolyte printing onto ceramic substrates for solid oxide fuel cell applications. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Belt Oven

Belt Oven We require a belt oven system capable of working with ceramic substrates with a high degree of control. The primary purposes of this instrument are: Drying thick-film layers of ceramic (deposited by screen printing) onto metallic / ceramic substrates for solid oxide fuel cell applications. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Particle Size Analyser

Particle Size Analyser We require a particle size analyser for size range 0.01 - 3500 microns.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Rheometer

Rheometer We desire an instrument capable of measuring the way in which slurries flow in response to applied forces.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Scanning Electron Microscope

Scanning Electron Microscope We require a SEM capable for electron and Energy-dispersive X-ray analyses that balances high throughputs with high performance. Ideally, we would like a desktop instrument which can be easily used with minimal training.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Triple Roller Mill

Triple Roller Mill We require a triple roller mill that is compact, easy to keep clean preventing cross contamination and suitable for research needs working with ceramic materials.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Laser Cutter

Laser Cutter Required components: - Capable of cutting plastic, metal and ceramic at least 1-2 mm thick. - Both honeycomb and knife blade supports.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Metal 3D Printer

Metal 3D printer We require a metal 3D printer that that prints metal powder bound in a plastic matrix that is reliable, fast and easy to use. Required components: - Printing area at least 200 x 200 mm. - Compatible with standard UK power 240 V. - Tool Steel and changeover between materials should be easy and quick. - Must have system that includes printing and ends with sintered body. - Must have multiple nozzles capable of depositing build and support materials for multi-body part modelling.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448488 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £316,484 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | GUARDBRIDGE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 0US |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ADDITIVE-X; ANTON PAAR; BOXFORD HOLDINGS; JEOL (UK; KEY PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 31711140 - Electrodes
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38428000 - Rheometers
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes
- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens
- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
- 43312500 - Mechanical rollers

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448488
- 7 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437152
- 30 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434305

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV434305&idx=1
  30th November 2021 - Portal Supplier Registration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434305
  University of St Andrews: Eden Campus - Low Carbon Challenge Fund (LCCF) Project - The purpose of this procurement exercise is to achieve best value for money in the supply of the equipment detailed for use in the LCCF at Eden Campus. The procurement is broken down into 8 Lots and suppliers may bid for all or any Lots. The University of St Andrews may award no, all or any part of any Lot. Lots are as follows: Lot 1 - Screen Printer Lot 2 - Belt Oven Lot 3 - Particle Size Analyser Lot 4 - Rheometer Lot 5 - Scanning Electron Microscope Lot 6 - Triple Roller Mill Lot 7 - Laser Cutter Lot 8 - Metal 3D Printer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448488
  University of St Andrews: Eden Campus - Low Carbon Challenge Fund (LCCF) Project - The purpose of this procurement exercise is to achieve best value for money in the supply of the equipment detailed for use in the LCCF at Eden Campus. The procurement is broken down into 8 Lots and suppliers may bid for all or any Lots. The University of St Andrews may award no, all or any part of any Lot. Lots are as follows: Lot 1 - Screen Printer Lot 2 - Belt Oven Lot 3 - Particle Size Analyser Lot 4 - Rheometer Lot 5 - Scanning Electron Microscope Lot 6 - Triple Roller Mill Lot 7 - Laser Cutter Lot 8 - Metal 3D Printer

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674825
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews

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