01 Procurement
Tender overview
- Buyer
- Northumbria University
- Status
- Complete
- Procurement method
- Below threshold - limited competition
- Category
- Not supplied
- CPV classification
- Not supplied
- Tender period
- Not supplied — Not supplied
Description
Northumbria University has procured a Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) for precise thermal analysis of research materials. The system is essential for measuring phase transitions, glass transition temperatures, and melting points. This equipment will support the characterisation of polymers and pharmaceutical compounds to determine material stability and purity. This contract was awarded following a Below-Threshold Limited Competition. Three specialist suppliers were invited to quote based on their technical capability; three formal bids were received. Waters Limited was selected as the successful provider as their Discovery DSC offered the best overall value for money and technical fit. The decision was based on superior baseline flatness and Tzero™ technology, which allows for more accurate data without the manual baseline corrections required by the other systems. Additionally, the Discovery system provided the most suitable cooling options for the lab's specific sub-ambient research needs. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011471682
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02 Awards and contracts
Published award records
Differential Scanning Calorimeter
- Awarded
- Not supplied
- Award value
- Not supplied
- Suppliers
- 1
- Signed contract
- 9 December 2025
03 Organisations
Buyers, suppliers and other parties
Northumbria University
Pandon Building, Camden Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, UKC22, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PNBP-4638-XHJPWATERS Limited
Stamford Avenue, Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, UKD62, SK9 4AX, United Kingdom
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04 Provenance
Source for this process
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