Tender

deaerating unit

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Tender

16 Nov 2020 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is currently conducting an open procurement process for the design, construction, and commissioning of a deaerating unit, essential for their Refractive Index Matched Flow Facility. With a total contract value of £28,000, this tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender was published on 16th November 2020 and is set to close on 4th December 2020. The contract period will commence on 26th February 2021 and last until 26th February 2022, with delivery required at the University’s address in Southampton, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in goods related to laboratory and optical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly invited to compete, given the tender's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in designing and constructing technical apparatus, especially in environments involving precise optical measurements and fluid dynamics, would be well-placed to take advantage of this opportunity to expand their market reach and capabilities.

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Notice Title

deaerating unit

Notice Description

This tender concerns the design, construction and commissioning of a deaerating unit for the Refractive Index Matched (RIM) Flow Facility. 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. Temperatures range from 15 to 25degC. Since iodide is a mild reducing agent, it reacts with the dissolved oxygen to give iodine and, as a result, the triiodide anion, which causes the solution to become yellow at low concentrations and red-brown at high. This has a negative impact on the quality of the optical measurements that are carried out. Therefore, a deaerating unit is essential to reduce the dissolved oxygen concentration and reverse the reaction.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4852fa4f-6023-4682-8d83-2b0abc590fae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df49c4af-1346-445a-8ad0-3088805038d5
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2021 - 26 Feb 2022 1-2 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
Ben Page
Contact Email
b.r.page@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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