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title: "Purchase of Absolute Pressure Transducers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000676992"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-12-13"
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# Purchase of Absolute Pressure Transducers

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000676992

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of Absolute Pressure Transducers has been completed by Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh. This tender was classified under the goods category in the education industry and proceeded via an open method. The contract, valued at USD 81,160, was awarded on 13th December 2021. The procurement stage has reached the awarded phase, and the relevant equipment needs to meet specific technical requirements to suit the university's research processes.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of precision measurement instruments, particularly those with capabilities to deliver equipment that can withstand harsh conditions and integrate with customised software. Companies that can provide Absolute Pressure Transducers with specific features, such as a pressure range of 0-10kpsi and operation at temperatures up to 150 °C, are particularly well-suited to compete in this niche market and could enhance their business growth by engaging with educational and research institutions like Heriot-Watt University.

## Notice

Purchase of Absolute Pressure Transducers

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: The University requires to purchase transducers with 0-10kpsi pressure range, 150 degC max working temperature, Max drift 0.2%FS/year, accuracy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435624 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,160 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435624

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435624
  Purchase of Absolute Pressure Transducers - Purchase of Absolute Pressure Transducers

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000676992

## Provenance

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