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title: "Thermal Analysis Equipment_Precise thermal conductivity measuring"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM"
published: "2018-04-25"
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# Thermal Analysis Equipment_Precise thermal conductivity measuring

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-651ddea7-e15a-4f04-b943-0d801078cd4f

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of Thermal Analysis Equipment focused on precise thermal conductivity measuring. This procurement falls within the "Checking and testing apparatus" category and takes place in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 4th May 2018, with the contract period beginning on 28th May 2018 and lasting until 31st August 2018. Interested parties must register on the university's e-tendering system to submit their expressions of interest (EOI), with compliance strictly required for consideration.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in manufacturing or supplying scientific testing equipment, particularly those that can provide instruments with a wide temperature and thermal conductivity range. Companies focused on advanced thermal analysis technologies or those with capabilities to produce equipment for varied sample types, including solids and liquids, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Engaging with this opportunity could foster growth and expansion in the market for testing apparatus.

## Notice

A combination of preferably two facilities as a complete set that can be run in parallel to meet specification: Temperature range: -100 ?C to 1250 ?C (Mandatory) Thermal conductivity range: 0.1 W/(m.K) to 2000 W/(m.K) (Mandatory) Accuracy: Thermal diffusivity: ? 3% (Mandatory) Repeatability: Thermal diffusivity: ? 2% (Mandatory) Sample applicability: Solid disks/plates (Mandatory) Powders/pastes/resin/Liquid (Highly desirable) Coatings on substrates (to measure coatings directly) (Highly desirable) Anisotropic samples (Highly desirable) Atmosphere: Air/inert gas/Vacuum (Room temperature to 1250?C) (Mandatory) 5%H2/95%Ar (room temperature to 1000 ?C) (Highly desirable) Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tenderingEXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE: 04 December 2014 To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings.. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under 'My Tenders'. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than 'by email' option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11753019-014a-48e4-a333-c10d13ec13f9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 May 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Radford |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2018 at 17:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11753019-014a-48e4-a333-c10d13ec13f9
- 25 Apr 2018 at 17:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11753019-014a-48e4-a333-c10d13ec13f9
- 25 Apr 2018 at 17:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11753019-014a-48e4-a333-c10d13ec13f9
- 25 Apr 2018 at 17:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11753019-014a-48e4-a333-c10d13ec13f9
- 25 Apr 2018 at 17:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11753019-014a-48e4-a333-c10d13ec13f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11753019-014a-48e4-a333-c10d13ec13f9
  25th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/

## Provenance

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