UK SBS RE18039 Thermogravimetric Analyser

Type of document: Contract award
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: UK SBS RE18039 Thermogravimetric Analyser
2. Awarding Authority:
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
North Star House

SWINDON
England
SN21FF
Contact: Thomas Ellis
Email: Research.Tenders@uksbs.co.uk
Phone: 01793 867066
URL:
3. Contract Type: Products
4. Description: **Please do not respond directly to the Buyer. Bids should be submitted through the CCS E-Sourcing Suite. Please note the deadline for Bids is Friday 16th February 2018 at 11:00.**

CEH is looking to purchase a Thermogravimetric Analyser. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) rapidly assess the thermal stability of various components in a sample. For soils we use it to quantify the amount of organic carbon retained in the soil. This measurement is critical to evaluate the impact that different management approaches have on the sequestration or release of carbon by soils.

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This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document.

How to Apply

As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement.

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5. CPV Codes:
38434000 – Analysers
6. NUTS Codes: UKL12
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance:
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
RE18039

Award Details:

Supplier’s Name:
LECO INSTRUMENTS (U.K.) LIMITED
Supplier’s Address:
Unit 10 Newby Road Industrial Estate Newby Road
SK7 5DA
GB
Value of Contract(£):
£25,660
Awarded Date:
26/02/2018
Contract Start Date:
27/02/2018
Contract End Date:
26/02/2022

Other Information:
Additional Text
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