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title: "Matched Index of Refraction Laboratory (MIR-lab)"
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# Matched Index of Refraction Laboratory (MIR-lab)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24bd757b-d6ad-4332-bacb-81ceea6ebc1a

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is currently conducting a tender for the "Matched Index of Refraction Laboratory (MIR-lab)", aimed at the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a pump-motor assembly. This procurement, categorised under miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery (CPV Code: 42900000), is based in Southampton, England. The tender is open for submissions until 12:00 on 11th February 2022, with a total contract value of £85,000. The expected contract period will commence on 1st March 2022 and conclude on 1st March 2024.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and engineering, particularly those with expertise in machinery and fluid systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to support diverse entrants. Companies that can deliver high-quality and innovative engineering solutions are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

This tender concerns the design, manufacture installation and commissioning of a pump-motor assembly for a recirculating flow loop. The working fluid is a highly concentrated solution of Sodium Iodide, 60% in mass, whose index of refraction can be adjusted to match that of solid objects that are made of different types of plastics. The opportunity can be found on the In-tend portal for the University of Southampton Additional information: all required documents and information can be found on the University of Southampton Tender portal : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce09033-70ab-4c54-a254-fc2e6f43e01f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 1 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce09033-70ab-4c54-a254-fc2e6f43e01f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce09033-70ab-4c54-a254-fc2e6f43e01f
  31st January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

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