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Viscometer

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Sep 2020 at 16:30

Award Notice
Tender

06 Mar 2020 at 12:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply of a Viscometer, a piece of laboratory equipment vital for assessing the viscosity of materials under high temperatures, up to 1500°C. This procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" category, with a total value of £125,000. The tender, initiated through an open procurement method, closed on 26 March 2020, while the subsequent contract commenced on 1 May 2020 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2020. The equipment is to be delivered to the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom, and all related inquiries were directed to the In-tend tendering portal.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for suppliers in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those with expertise in high-temperature viscosity measurement devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are specialised in scientific instrumentation or materials testing would be especially well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. By leveraging their technical capabilities, these businesses can enhance their market presence in the public procurement landscape and potentially collaborate with renowned institutions like the University of Sheffield.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Viscometer

Notice Description

The Immobilisation Science Laboratory (ISL) is a world-leading centre for nuclear materials and nuclear waste immobilisation research. The ISL provides access to world-class expertise and facilities, thus enabling top-rate research in nuclear waste materials development and durability testing. The Viscometer should be capable of evaluating the absolute viscosity of materials as a function of temperature, from ambient to 1500 deg C. It is important to understand the context that this equipment will be utilised, where appropriate, for analysis of radioactive materials (generally incorporating U or Th). Additional information: All tender documents, any related enquiries & tender returns must be conducted through the In-tend site via the link provided above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f2e5ca0-399a-4f1e-8fab-a92429b23a86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e8000d2-6a9f-4b81-94d5-d7a67936de87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 1-6 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TA INSTRUMENTS - A DIVISION OF WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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