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(NU/1617) Supply of a Rheometer

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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21 Apr 2021 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking to purchase a state-of-the-art Rheometer to study non-Newtonian liquids as part of its EPSRC equipment grant initiative. The tender, titled "(NU/1617) Supply of a Rheometer," falls under the goods category, specifically classified as Rheometers (CPV code 38428000). The contract is based in England, with the contract period running from 20 April 2021 to 31 May 2021. The tender was awarded on 19 April 2021 to Anton Paar Ltd, with an award value of £49,750.33.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in rheometers or related technological solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to support their involvement. With an emphasis on after-sales support and maintenance, suppliers that can offer comprehensive service alongside high-quality equipment may find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc2e2d9-04dc-4743-998c-9d0e5fc3f6a2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£49,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2021 - 31 May 2021 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTON PAAR

Further Information

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