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title: "Purchase of 3Flex ECR Analyzer and Gemini VII service & update package"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000726606"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-03-21"
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# Purchase of 3Flex ECR Analyzer and Gemini VII service & update package

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000726606

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## Summary

The Heriot-Watt University has awarded a contract for the purchase of a 3Flex ECR Analyzer and Gemini VII service & update package to Micromeritics Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £173,161.24 GBP. The procurement relates to the category of goods and is part of the education sector. The contract was signed on 21st March 2023 and the procurement stage is complete.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the laboratory research equipment and services sector, to engage with Heriot-Watt University. Given the highly specialised nature of the equipment and upgrades required, suppliers with expertise in this field, like Micromeritics Ltd, are well-suited to compete. The contract focuses on acquiring goods for research purposes, which aligns with the university's research objectives. Businesses interested in providing technical solutions for research and education institutions may find this tender particularly relevant for business growth.

## Notice

Purchase of 3Flex ECR Analyzer and Gemini VII service & update package

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a specialist piece of Laboratory research equipment and upgrade to currently Gemini VII owned instrument. There are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment & upgrade in the form factor required. The 3Flex ECR Analyzer (supplied by Micromeritics Limited) is a fully automated, high throughput analyzer producing high definition analytical measurements for the determination of active metal surface area and dispersion by chemical adsorption and specific surface area and pore size distribution by physical adsorption. Configured with three ports for micropore (physisorption) analysis. The Gemini VII service & update package (provided by Micromeritics Limited) includes preventive maintenance and additional ferrules, O-rings, sample tubes, stoppers, etc. 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 upgrade to currently Gemini VII owned instrument. There are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment & upgrade in the form factor required. The 3Flex ECR Analyzer (supplied by Micromeritics Limited) is a fully automated, high throughput analyzer producing high definition analytical measurements for the determination of active metal surface area and dispersion by chemical adsorption and specific surface area and pore size distribution by physical adsorption. Configured with three ports for micropore (physisorption) analysis. The Gemini VII service & update package (provided by Micromeritics Limited) includes preventive maintenance and additional ferrules, O-rings, sample tubes, stoppers, etc. 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=MAR474207 |
| 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 | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 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 | £173,161 |

## 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 | MICROMERITICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474207

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474207
  Purchase of 3Flex ECR Analyzer and Gemini VII service & update package - Purchase of 3Flex ECR Analyzer and Gemini VII service & update package

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726606
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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