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(NU/1906) Supply of a Differential Scanning Calorimeter for the analysis of thermal transitions of polymers and biomaterials

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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22 May 2023 at 12:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has initiated a tender process for the supply of a Differential Scanning Calorimeter to enhance research capabilities in the field of polymers and biomaterials. The equipment, funded through the UKRI Research Capital Investment Fund, is intended for the Biomaterials Laboratory within the School of Engineering. The contract includes supply, delivery, installation, and after-sales support with a total value of £85,000. The tender period ends on June 9, 2023, with the contract period scheduled from June 19 to July 31, 2023.

This tender by Newcastle University presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply, delivery, and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the goods category with expertise in providing technical equipment and support services are well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Interested businesses can access the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation through the provided weblinks to explore potential collaboration with the University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1906) Supply of a Differential Scanning Calorimeter for the analysis of thermal transitions of polymers and biomaterials

Notice Description

The University has recognized the importance to provide researchers and students with cutting-edge equipment that enables accurate characterization of polymers thermal properties for applications such as biomedical, biomaterials, manufacturing, and microfluidics, pharmaceutical, food packaging, etc. Therefore, through the UKRI Research Capital Investment Fund (RCIF) it is the University intends to purchase one Differential Scanning Calorimeter with Ultraviolet (UV) capabilities (also called photo-DSC) and respective Software. This equipment will be housed in the Biomaterials Laboratory in the Stephenson Building within the School of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 5 years warranty and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b0cd80d-8cda-4565-95be-cd6c121dccfe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4205dd9e-8f75-47d1-a098-58d06fc35edd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38418000 - Calorimeters

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
22 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jun 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Dave Anderson
Contact Email
dave.anderson@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912085360

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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