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title: "Tribometer"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM"
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# Tribometer

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ed2f2bb-9fdb-4bb6-aa84-f0a865e13b94

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is currently conducting an open tender for a Ball-on-Disk Tribometer with Soft-Contact Capabilities, with the procurement process initiated on 21st March 2019. This opportunity falls under the category of laboratory and precision equipment, with a submission deadline set for 4th April 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 12th April 2019 and will run until 21st March 2020. Potential suppliers interested in submitting their bids must register on the InTend portal to access detailed documents and information related to the tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments. Companies that produce or supply related goods should consider participating, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as this procurement type encourages SME involvement. Engaging in this process could help businesses expand their market presence and establish a working relationship with a prominent academic institution.

## Notice

Ball-on-Disk Tribometer with Soft-Contact Capabilities Additional information: Documentation regarding this tender can be obtained via the University of Nottingham InTend portal @ https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Potential suppliers must register on the portal in order to view the Invitation to Tender https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Registration Correspondence/queries Any queries about this tender MUST ONLY be directed using the correspondence link on the In-Tend website https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Universityofnottingham/ Responses to basic clarification queries will be shared with all prospective Tenderer's. However, correspondents marked as 'competitive advantage' will be respected as such and NOT shared, although the University reserves the right to overrule this marking if it has been incorrectly identified. Confirmation of intention to submit The In-Tend system has an OPT IN / OPT OUT button at the end of the ITT list of documents, if you wish to proceed with this tender you must click on the 'OPT IN' button via the website to enable you to upload your return: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Universityofnottingham/ Decline or inability to return If you wish to decline or are unable to return please click on the 'OPT OUT' button along with a correspondence to detail the reasons why you have declined to bid for this tender via the website: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Universityofnottingham/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd87e9c-3c37-4605-bdf4-12288b7f3123 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2019 - 21 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Radford |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2019 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd87e9c-3c37-4605-bdf4-12288b7f3123

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd87e9c-3c37-4605-bdf4-12288b7f3123
  21st March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Registration
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Universityofnottingham/

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