Award

Pipe Flow Rig

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Oct 2019 at 10:52

Award Notice
Tender

01 Feb 2019 at 14:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is inviting tenders for the construction and manufacture of a Pipe Flow Rig, essential for updating experimental facilities at its campus in Southampton, England. This procurement, classified under goods, has an estimated value of £85,000 and is managed via an open procedure for suppliers below the threshold. The tender period concludes on 7th March 2019, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2019 and lasting until 31st July 2020. Interested parties must utilise the electronic tendering platform, In-Tend, for all communications and documentation submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other suppliers within the laboratory apparatus and equipment sector, specifically those involved in the manufacturing and assembly of technical equipment. Prospective bidders should possess the capability to produce sophisticated engineering solutions, particularly those experienced with fluid mechanics applications and laboratory setups. Engaging in this procurement could enhance market presence and foster growth through the development of innovative products associated with experimental research facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pipe Flow Rig

Notice Description

The University of Southampton is constructing new facilities, and part of this development effort is the update of experimental facilities. This Invitation to Tender addresses one of the requirements, namely the manufacture and construction of a Pipe Flow Rig To be used to study boundary layer growth in enclosed channel flow using PIV measuring techniques. The Rig has been designed and fully specified by the University and this Invitation to Tender contains all the required information for the manufacture, assembly, installation and commissioning of the equipment. The rig consists of a water filled closed loop consisting of various conduits and test sections. Key components within the system are a flow conditioners, a centrifugal pump, a chiller unit and a de-aerater. Full specification details can be found at File 2 of the Invitation to Tender document set. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://intendhost.co.uk/ universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with participating organisations. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from InTend. Participating organisations are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of In-Tend is the responsibility of the participating organisation. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the Invitation to Tender documentation. Once you have logged in: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen. you will be able to register your company against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Further instructions for the submission of Invitation to Tender responses are below. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Login 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender Stage') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the "My Tender Return" panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red "Submit Return" button. Please note that to preserve the integrity of the soft market testing exercise, all queries must made be via the correspondence function within In-Tend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15ef6e03-d89b-44ab-90e8-cf32580b018c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5fe34f2-be5a-41c7-a6fe-322032d620a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2019 - 2 Jan 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKFISH ENGINEERING DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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