Tender

GB-Bath: Gas Permeability Tester

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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03 Jan 2024 at 17:10

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21 Dec 2023 at 14:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Gas Permeability Tester" in the goods category. The procurement stage is currently active with a contract value of £500,000. The deadline for the tender period is January 12, 2024, with the contract period starting on January 29 and ending on March 31, 2024. The University, located in Bath, South West United Kingdom, is looking for a gas permeability tester for scientific research and product testing, suitable for SMEs.

This tender by the University of Bath presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the gas-detection apparatus industry to compete for a contract worth £500,000. Businesses involved in materials science, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceuticals would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The University is open to economic operators that meet the set criteria, aiming to support SMEs in accessing procurement opportunities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bath: Gas Permeability Tester

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 03 January 2024 for the following reason: 10. Deadline for Expression of Interest Amended to: Date: 19th January 2024 Time: 14:00(The University of Bath needs a gas permeability tester (or a set) for scientific research and product testing in various disciplines such as materials science, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceuticals. The equipment will be used to study gas penetration (e.g. moisture vapour, O2, CO2, H2) in diverse samples like films, sheets, membranes, panels, metal foils, and packages. It should provide accurate data on gas permeability rate under changing conditions like temperature, humidity, and sample size.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3714c281-ff5f-46fe-a1f1-4504e8fe7e0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dd073e4-5eff-409b-afa9-c77c732d9dad
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
Jim Stevens
Contact Email
j.stevens@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441225384209

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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