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High-pressure automated benchtop flow reactor system for hydrocarbon synthesis and conversions

Loughborough University · Transparency notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 23:39.

Opportunity overview

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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=956737220

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Micromeritics Ltd.

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Published award value
£279.1k
Awarded
7 Apr 2025
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PNQD-7147-ZRLD
Location
TEWKESBURY, UKK13, GL20 8DN, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
LU00968
Status
complete
Procurement Method
direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Why this procedure was chosen
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.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
singleSuppliersTechnicalReasons

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PRGT-9932-PLJN
Name
Loughborough University

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKF22
Country
GB
Locality
Loughborough
Postal Code
LE11 3TU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Epinal Way

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PRGT-9932-PLJN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Telephone
01509 228186
Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PNQD-7147-ZRLD
Name
Micromeritics Ltd.

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKK13
Country
GB
Locality
TEWKESBURY
Postal Code
GL20 8DN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 MILLER COURT SEVERN DRIVE, TEWKESBURY BUSINESS PARK

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PNQD-7147-ZRLD
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Chris Pilkington
Telephone
01582881164

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
7 Apr 2025, 01:00
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
goods

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
279,128.93

Renewal

Description
Extensions to be taken in 2 periods – extension 1 – 24 months and extension 2 – 12 months

Documents

Entry 1
Id
012988-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK5
Description
Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
4 Apr 2025, 10:05
Entry 2
Id
016319-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
22 Apr 2025, 16:05

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PNQD-7147-ZRLD
Name
Micromeritics Ltd.

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
4 May 2025, 00:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
1 Oct 2025, 00:59
Starts
15 Aug 2025, 01:00
Max Extent Date
1 Oct 2028, 00:59

Standstill Period

Ends
1 May 2025, 23:59

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
3 May 2025, 01:00
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
No

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
279,128.93

Period

Ends
1 Oct 2025, 00:59
Starts
15 Aug 2025, 01:00
Max Extent Date
1 Oct 2028, 00:59

Renewal

Description
Extensions to be taken in 2 periods – extension 1 – 24 months and extension 2 – 12 months

Documents

Entry 1
Id
030787-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
9 Jun 2025, 09:19

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Loughborough · UKF22 · LE11 3TU · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04fd19-2025-06-09T09:19:55+01:00Transparency notice on Find a Tender ·