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Contract Award of Tender for complete microscope accessory system for a rotational rheometer

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has recently completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the acquisition of a complete microscope accessory system for a rotational rheometer. The procurement falls under the category of "goods," specifically laboratory, optical and precision equipment, opting for an open procurement method. Anton Paar Ltd, the supplier based in Luton, was awarded the contract, which was signed on 12th March 2025. The accessory system is to be delivered to the Swansea University’s Bay Campus. This procurement process began with the tender announcement on 27th January 2025, and the submission deadline was set for 11th February 2025.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of optical instruments and precision equipment. Companies developing cutting-edge technological components that integrate with advanced rheometers would find this an attractive contract for future proposal considerations. Businesses that have expertise in specialised laboratory equipment or have capabilities in custom solutions aligned with technological research and development are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with public sector tenders like this one can enhance a company’s credibility and potentially open additional markets or partnerships within the academia sector.

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Notice Title

Contract Award of Tender for complete microscope accessory system for a rotational rheometer

Notice Description

This tender has now been awarded and a contract signed for the purchase of a rheometer accessory and delivery to Swansea University's Bay Campus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147670
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147670
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38428000 - Rheometers

38510000 - Microscopes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Kath Dunseath, Sue Davies
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1792295873, +44 1792295890

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTON PAAR

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