Tender

Matched Index of Refraction Laboratory (MIR-lab)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Tender

31 Jan 2022 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is currently conducting a tender for the "Matched Index of Refraction Laboratory (MIR-lab)", aimed at the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a pump-motor assembly. This procurement, categorised under miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery (CPV Code: 42900000), is based in Southampton, England. The tender is open for submissions until 12:00 on 11th February 2022, with a total contract value of £85,000. The expected contract period will commence on 1st March 2022 and conclude on 1st March 2024.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and engineering, particularly those with expertise in machinery and fluid systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to support diverse entrants. Companies that can deliver high-quality and innovative engineering solutions are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Matched Index of Refraction Laboratory (MIR-lab)

Notice Description

This tender concerns the design, manufacture installation and commissioning of a pump-motor assembly for a recirculating flow loop. The working fluid is a highly concentrated solution of Sodium Iodide, 60% in mass, whose index of refraction can be adjusted to match that of solid objects that are made of different types of plastics. The opportunity can be found on the In-tend portal for the University of Southampton Additional information: all required documents and information can be found on the University of Southampton Tender portal : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce09033-70ab-4c54-a254-fc2e6f43e01f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 1 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

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