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title: "GB-Bath: Rheometer"
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# GB-Bath: Rheometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a9d9cd3-cd28-4509-85ff-ea8be376c80f

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## Summary

The University of Bath is conducting an open tender for the procurement of a rheometer, valued at £50,000, to support research in the rheological behaviour of materials relevant to 3D-printing. This procurement falls under the "goods" category and is located in Bath, South West England. The tender period is set to close on 27 March 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2017 and conclude by 31 May 2017. This initiative presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in technical equipment or materials science.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the supply of research and testing equipment, particularly in sectors related to civil engineering and materials science. Businesses with expertise in advanced materials or those that are innovating in 3D-printing technologies would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The University is particularly keen to encourage SMEs to participate, thereby potentially fostering partnerships that could lead to further contracts within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering are looking to purchase a rheometer to enable them to study the rheological behaviour of newly developed cementitious and polymer composite materials for 3D-printing research. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abef4136-1dd0-4c2c-ad83-9be48c216d88 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38428000 - Rheometers

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2017 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abef4136-1dd0-4c2c-ad83-9be48c216d88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abef4136-1dd0-4c2c-ad83-9be48c216d88
  13th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bath:-Rheometer/SFS8EX9BP9
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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