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QUB/2712/25 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Consumables, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Dual Capillary Rheometer for the characterisation of polymer and composite materials

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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Award

26 May 2025 at 08:58

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 19:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Queen's University Belfast aimed to secure the supply, delivery, installation, consumables, commissioning, and maintenance of a Dual Capillary Rheometer for the characterisation of polymer and composite materials. Categorised under the industry heading of 'Rheometers,' the contract falls within the goods category. Located in Belfast, within the UKN region, this process utilised an open procedure, covered under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Initially announced in February 2025, the tender had submission deadlines by mid-March 2025, and subsequently, an award was given in May 2025. The contract is active and valued at £220,025, with the provision for potential extensions up to a further 10 years, at the discretion of the University, based on the equipment's useful life.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses dealing in specialised scientific equipment, particularly those focusing on polymer and composite material analysis. SMEs, especially those with expertise in rheometers or laboratory equipment manufacturing, would find this contract particularly lucrative due to straightforward qualification criteria and a significant focus on both quality and price. As evidenced by the successful bid from the SME, Particular Sciences Ltd, firms with ready-to-meet specifications and after-sales support capabilities stand a competitive chance. Businesses looking to expand into new geographical markets, such as Northern Ireland, also stand to benefit significantly from engaging with public sector clients like Queen's University Belfast.

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Notice Title

QUB/2712/25 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Consumables, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Dual Capillary Rheometer for the characterisation of polymer and composite materials

Notice Description

Queen's University of Belfast wishes to procure a Dual Capillary Rheometer, to measure material flow properties under elevated temperature as a function of shear rate of polymer and composite materials. For a comprehensive description of the requirements under this Contract please see document "QUB271225 Contract Specification

Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's University of Belfast wishes to procure a Dual Capillary Rheometer, to measure material flow properties under elevated temperature as a function of shear rate of polymer and composite materials. For a comprehensive description of the requirements under this Contract please see document "QUB271225 Contract Specification

Options: The contract is for 5 years, with options to extend beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

Renewal: The contract is for 5 years, with options to extend beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e301
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027463-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,025 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
j.cooke@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARTICULAR SCIENCES

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