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title: "592 - Thermal Constants Analyser"
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# 592 - Thermal Constants Analyser

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58406920-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the purchase of a Thermal Constants Analyser by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited, located in Sedgefield, England. This tender, identified as MT171092, falls under the goods category within the laboratory and precision equipment industry. The open procurement method is being utilised, currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 7th March 2016. The estimated value of the contract is £60,000, with a minimum value of £40,000, and the contract period commencing on 14th March 2016 and concluding on 14th March 2017.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory instruments and measurement technologies, as the innovative transient Plane Source (TPS) method is seeking to improve measurement accuracy for thermal properties. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the contracting authority's intent to foster competition and innovation. The focus on versatile equipment suitable for various materials, including advanced composites, poses ample scope for businesses capable of supplying cutting-edge laboratory solutions.

## Notice

The transient Plane Source (TPS) method of measuring the thermal constants of a sample offers significant advantage over the current method of a transient hot wire. The TPS method offers significant flexibility in terms of sample size and morphology and will allow nanofluids to be tested accurately for thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity and specific heat capacity all in one measurement without induced thermal currents causing error within the large samples. The nature of the transient plane heaters allows the TPS system to determine thermal behaviours in anisotropic materials such as graphene. A wide range of sensor types allow thermal property measurement to be undertaken at a very wide range of temperatures. TPS is an absolute measure of the thermal properties which does not require a calibration or reference sample.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a048ce-113e-402e-8d3e-f46e36046b1f |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2016 - 14 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | SEDGEFIELD |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS21 3FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Sedgefield |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a048ce-113e-402e-8d3e-f46e36046b1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a048ce-113e-402e-8d3e-f46e36046b1f
  22nd February 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB120896
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.uk-cpi.com

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