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title: "Purchase of Aerodynamic Particle Spectrometer"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of Aerodynamic Particle Spectrometer

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000724361

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## Summary

The Heriot-Watt University has completed a procurement process for the Purchase of Aerodynamic Particle Spectrometer. The university, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, UK, as a central purchasing body within the educational sector, awarded the contract to TSI Instruments ltd through a limited procurement method. The equipment is a specialist research piece for laboratory work, with a unique set of technical specifications to aid in airborne particle measurement and analysis. The contract, valued at £62,718 GBP, was signed on March 1, 2023, to support research activities undertaken by the university.

This tender for the Aerodynamic Particle Spectrometer presents an opportunity for businesses in the research equipment supply sector to engage in specialised procurement within the educational industry. Companies with capabilities in providing advanced scientific instruments, particularly in particle analysis and detection, could find this tender suitable for collaboration. Given the specific technical requirements of the Aerodynamic Particle Spectrometer, businesses with expertise in producing such precision instruments are well-suited to compete and potentially establish long-term partnerships with educational institutions for innovative research projects.

## Notice

Purchase of Aerodynamic Particle Spectrometer

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a specialist piece of Laboratory research equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Aerodynamic Particle Spectrometer (supplied by TSI Instruments Limited) features the ability to measure individual particles in an accelerating flow field to determine the time-of-flight of the particle. Airborne solids, non-volatile liquids and Aerodynamic particle size in the range from 0.5 to 20 um can also be measured. Optical light scattering intensity 0.37 to 20 um optical size range. Coincidence of less than 2% at 1,000 P/cm3 and a detection system. Raw data acquired in 1,000 raw data channels. Site resolution 0.02 um at 1.0 um diameter. Sampling time programmable from 1 second to 18 hours. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

### Procurement Information

This is a specialist piece of Laboratory research equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Aerodynamic Particle Spectrometer (supplied by TSI Instruments Limited) features the ability to measure individual particles in an accelerating flow field to determine the time-of-flight of the particle. Airborne solids, non-volatile liquids and Aerodynamic particle size in the range from 0.5 to 20 um can also be measured. Optical light scattering intensity 0.37 to 20 um optical size range. Coincidence of less than 2% at 1,000 P/cm3 and a detection system. Raw data acquired in 1,000 raw data channels. Site resolution 0.02 um at 1.0 um diameter. Sampling time programmable from 1 second to 18 hours. 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=MAR472525 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,718 |

## 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 | TSI INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472525

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472525
  Purchase of Aerodynamic Particle Spectrometer - Purchase of Aerodynamic Particle Spectrometer

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000724361
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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