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title: "Viscometer"
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# Viscometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f2e5ca0-399a-4f1e-8fab-a92429b23a86

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply of a Viscometer, a piece of laboratory equipment vital for assessing the viscosity of materials under high temperatures, up to 1500°C. This procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" category, with a total value of £125,000. The tender, initiated through an open procurement method, closed on 26 March 2020, while the subsequent contract commenced on 1 May 2020 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2020. The equipment is to be delivered to the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom, and all related inquiries were directed to the In-tend tendering portal.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for suppliers in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those with expertise in high-temperature viscosity measurement devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are specialised in scientific instrumentation or materials testing would be especially well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. By leveraging their technical capabilities, these businesses can enhance their market presence in the public procurement landscape and potentially collaborate with renowned institutions like the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

The Immobilisation Science Laboratory (ISL) is a world-leading centre for nuclear materials and nuclear waste immobilisation research. The ISL provides access to world-class expertise and facilities, thus enabling top-rate research in nuclear waste materials development and durability testing. The Viscometer should be capable of evaluating the absolute viscosity of materials as a function of temperature, from ambient to 1500 deg C. It is important to understand the context that this equipment will be utilised, where appropriate, for analysis of radioactive materials (generally incorporating U or Th). Additional information: All tender documents, any related enquiries & tender returns must be conducted through the In-tend site via the link provided above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e8000d2-6a9f-4b81-94d5-d7a67936de87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TA INSTRUMENTS - A DIVISION OF WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2020 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e8000d2-6a9f-4b81-94d5-d7a67936de87
- 6 Mar 2020 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca15204b-b1f3-4d20-8484-9d4e261656f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e8000d2-6a9f-4b81-94d5-d7a67936de87
  25th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca15204b-b1f3-4d20-8484-9d4e261656f7
  6th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-tend e.tendering portal

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