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title: "RAPID VISCO ANALYSER PROC DMC ITT/971"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
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# RAPID VISCO ANALYSER PROC DMC ITT/971

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-559c3fc8-1e32-4e4f-9ebf-5a3c987b00bc

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking to procure a Rapid Visco Analyser through a direct procurement method, which involves a single tender action due to the contract value being below the threshold. This procurement process falls under the goods category and has a total contract value of £50,000. The delivery of the analyser is set to be conducted at the University’s Kings Meadow Campus in Nottingham, East Midlands. The contract period commenced on 11 May 2018 and will run until 31 August 2018. The award notice was published on 16 May 2018, and the tender period officially concluded on 9 April 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and analytical instruments to enhance their business profile by engaging with a reputable educational institution. Companies with robust experience in supply, installation, and maintenance of scientific equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The procurement process may also encourage partnerships among businesses looking to enter or expand within the education sector, providing a pathway for growth in this niche market.

## Notice

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Training and Maintenance of a Rapid Visco Analyser This is an award notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437b5124-0c41-4ef7-ad99-d60edbcc88e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CALIBRE CONTROL INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 16 May 2018 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437b5124-0c41-4ef7-ad99-d60edbcc88e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437b5124-0c41-4ef7-ad99-d60edbcc88e3
  16th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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