Tender

(NU/1617) Supply of a Rheometer

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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02 Feb 2021 at 11:31

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Tender

20 Jan 2021 at 11:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University is seeking tenders for the supply of a state-of-the-art Rheometer, as part of their equipment grant from the EPSRC. This contract, valued at £55,000, is classified under the goods category, specifically for Rheometers, and is set to be awarded following the tender stage, with responses required by 14:00 GMT on 3rd February 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 12th February 2021 and run until 31st March 2021. The procurement opportunity is located in Newcastle, England.

This tender presents valuable business growth prospects, particularly for companies that specialise in scientific equipment or have experience in supplying advanced measurement devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract allows for their engagement, while larger firms may consider collaborating or supplying specific components required for the Rheometer. Relevant businesses should register their interest via the University’s eTendering portal to access further tender details and documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1617) Supply of a Rheometer

Notice Description

The University has recently been awarded an EPSRC equipment grant and wants to purchase a state-of-the-art Rheometer. The objectives of the equipment are summarized as follows: * To study the fundamental behaviour of non-Newtonian liquids, slurries and suspensions and soft matter * To allow the relationships between stresses, strains and viscoelastic behaviour in the fluids and soft matter to be understood in order to understand material transport within thermodynamic events and material processing with complex fluids The scope of this contract is for the supply of the equipment as detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 36 months warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this opportunity can be made by registering via the University's eTendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=63871dd3-115b-eb11-8106-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1617. The deadline for submitting a tender response is 14.00 GMT on Wednesday 3rd February 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e9ac6a-16e3-406f-8aa0-21ad395f40c7
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

38428000 - Rheometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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Notice Documents

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