Tender

GB-Bath: Rheometer

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

13 Mar 2017 at 13:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is conducting an open tender for the procurement of a rheometer, valued at £50,000, to support research in the rheological behaviour of materials relevant to 3D-printing. This procurement falls under the "goods" category and is located in Bath, South West England. The tender period is set to close on 27 March 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2017 and conclude by 31 May 2017. This initiative presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in technical equipment or materials science.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the supply of research and testing equipment, particularly in sectors related to civil engineering and materials science. Businesses with expertise in advanced materials or those that are innovating in 3D-printing technologies would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The University is particularly keen to encourage SMEs to participate, thereby potentially fostering partnerships that could lead to further contracts within the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bath: Rheometer

Notice Description

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering are looking to purchase a rheometer to enable them to study the rheological behaviour of newly developed cementitious and polymer composite materials for 3D-printing research. 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-b5fd17-3a9d9cd3-cd28-4509-85ff-ea8be376c80f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abef4136-1dd0-4c2c-ad83-9be48c216d88
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

38428000 - Rheometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 May 2017 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
01225384209

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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