Scope
Reference
LU00968
Description
Purchase of a high-pressure automated benchtop flow reactor system with an in situ catalyst characterisation unit including acceptance test, packaging, insurance, transportation (CPT) as well as assembly, commissioning and training at Loughborough University, Loughborough.
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Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £279,128.93 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 May 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 August 2025 to 1 October 2025
- Possible extension to 1 October 2028
- 3 years, 1 month, 18 days
Description of possible extension:
Extensions to be taken in 2 periods - extension 1 - 24 months and extension 2 - 12 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Micromeritics is the only one known source that exists for supply of such an automated flow reactor with the unique capability for in situ catalyst characterisation. The following are the unique
features of their offering:
1. A flexible and adaptable platform allowing many chemistries to be investigated, and the
possibility of future upgrades
2. Safety:
a. The unit can both send and accept signals to / from a laboratory central alarm system.
b. The whole reactor / pipework system is installed within an insulated 'hot box' that may be
temperature controlled up to 200°C, ensuring there are no cold spots where condensation
may be an issue. Also, easy access to hot parts is avoided.
3. Micromeritics incorporates patented technologies in the design for
a. A low volume gas / liquid separation technology that operates in near real time allowing
the user to precisely follow product composition over the time scale of the reaction.
b. A low volume gas / liquid / liquid separator with the ability to separate the aqueous and
organic liquid phases e.g. for Fischer Tropsch reaction.
c. A fast-acting micro regulating valve technology to deliver fast and stable pressure control.
d. Ability to integrate other analytical technologies e.g. periodic in situ characterisation of the catalyst without interfering with the process at conditions close to real world applications. The In-Situ Catalyst Characterisation System (ICCS) is an accessory offered by Micromeritics that connects across the reactor and enables in-situ analysis using temperature programmed analysis, TPX (X = reduction, oxidation and desorption) and pulse chemisorption techniques.
Supplier
Micromeritics Ltd.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQD-7147-ZRLD
1 MILLER COURT SEVERN DRIVE, TEWKESBURY BUSINESS PARK
TEWKESBURY
GL20 8DN
United Kingdom
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Loughborough University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGT-9932-PLJN
Epinal Way
Loughborough
LE11 3TU
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01509 228186
Email: a.ellis@lboro.ac.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government