--- title: "Provision of equipment to conduct open channel flow experiments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55387603-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55387603-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55387603-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55387603-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Provision of equipment to conduct open channel flow experiments Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55387603-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55387603-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55387603-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is seeking tenders for the provision of equipment to conduct open channel flow experiments as part of its engineering and environmental faculties. The tender, titled "Provision of equipment to conduct open channel flow experiments," is classified under the industry category of instruments for measuring flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases. It is currently in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 2nd November 2016. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st December 2016 and conclude by 31st January 2017. The total contract value is estimated at £85,000, with a minimum value of £75,000, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure. This procurement opportunity represents significant potential for businesses involved in supplying specialised laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in hydraulic and fluid dynamics devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can competitively bid for either Lot 1 (Flume) or Lot 2 (Channel/Pipe Flow Facility), as bidders are not required to submit offers for both lots. Companies able to meet the technical specifications outlined in the tender documents will find this a promising avenue for growth in the academic and research sectors. ## Notice The University has a procurement opportunity for the supply of specialist equipment to conduct open channel flow experiments in our advanced hydraulic laboratory, part of our faculty of engineering and the environment facilities. This tender invites you to submit your response for: Lot 1: Flume Lot 2: Channel/Pipe Flow Facility You are not required to bid for the combined lots in order for your tender to be considered. Full details of the specification and annexes are provided as part of the ITT documentation. Under no circumstances whatsoever will the University of Southampton be liable for or pay any expenses or costs which may be incurred (whether directly or indirectly) by the tenderer in the preparation or submission of their tender proposal. The University of Southampton is not bound to accept the lowest offer or any tender in full or in part. In evaluating the tender, the University will seek the most economically advantageous offers in terms of the criteria listed in the tender documents. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with bidders. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. Bidders are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of PQQ and Invitation to Tender Responses will be conducted via the In-Tend portal. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the bidder. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c124c18-90db-4e50-8c09-f0127f53560a | | 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 | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 | | 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 | HAMPSHIRE | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c124c18-90db-4e50-8c09-f0127f53560a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c124c18-90db-4e50-8c09-f0127f53560a 19th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.southampton.ac.uk/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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