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Rheometer Equipment and Accessories

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

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20 Dec 2019 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Rheometer Equipment and Accessories" was conducted by Durham University, located in Durham, North East England. This tender falls within the goods industry category and had a total value of £250,000. The procurement method employed was an accelerated open procedure to facilitate compliance with conditions set by external grant bodies. The tender period closed on 22 November 2019, while the contract commenced on 1 December 2019 and will end on 31 December 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced in high-temperature and high-pressure instrumentation. Companies that can offer a suite of instruments capable of meeting the specified rheological requirements would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific equipment sector may find this an ideal opportunity to engage with a reputable academic institution and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rheometer Equipment and Accessories

Notice Description

The Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University has a requirement to purchase Rheometer Equipment and Accessories, this equipment is required to perform rheometry at high temperature and pressure on geomaterials, such as magma and drilling muds. Temperatures up to 1400 degC and pressures up to 100 MPaare required, though not necessarily at the same time. It is expected that it may not be possible to satisfy all requirements with a single rheometer, in which case the bid should comprise a suite of instruments that, together, can satisfy the requirements. The opportunity can be viewed at: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6807

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3328e5f-5000-4396-a3e2-f4302604785a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38428000 - Rheometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 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
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTON PAAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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