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title: "Purchase of Dual Series Pump Module"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000679155"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-01-11"
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# Purchase of Dual Series Pump Module

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000679155

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the purchase of a Dual Series Pump Module by Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh. This tender falls under the education sector and is classified as a goods procurement. The method adopted for this contract is an open procedure, with the award date officially recorded as 11th January 2022. The contract was awarded to Chandler Engineering, who met the specific technical requirements outlined by the University, notably the need for unique equipment that cannot be supplied by other vendors.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical equipment for educational and research purposes, particularly those offering bespoke solutions. Companies with capabilities in engineering and manufacturing sectors that provide specialized goods may find this contract especially relevant. Given the unique nature of the required pump module, businesses that can ensure compliance with rigorous technical specifications will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders that focus on similar research-oriented equipment needs.

## Notice

Purchase of Dual Series Pump Module

### 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 a dual series pump module with a volume of 275cc, maximum flow rate of 200cc/minute and a maximum working pressure of 10kpsi including software that allows for a number of pumps to be connected and operated in a logical and user friendly manner to assist the experimental process. Following market research carried out by the academic research team, there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437383 |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,209 |

## 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 | CHANDLER ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437383

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437383
  Purchase of Dual Series Pump Module - Purchase of Dual Series Pump Module

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679155

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