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title: "Heat Flow Meter"
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# Heat Flow Meter

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cf0fcf4-cbb1-4844-9a0f-d4fc7fc5e8c8

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is seeking a supplier for the procurement of a Heat Flow Meter to support the CobBauge project, aimed at optimising earth building techniques in the UK and France. This tender falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and was published on October 26, 2017. The contract period is set to commence on December 1, 2017, and will last until January 1, 2020. This procurement, classified as a limited competitive quotation process below the threshold, has a budget of £45,000 with the tender submission deadline originally set for November 10, 2017.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those focused on thermal measurement technologies. Companies experienced in providing high-quality precision instruments could find this tender appealing. Additionally, as this is a limited procurement process, it may favour established suppliers with relevant expertise and capabilities, paving the way for strategic partnerships and further collaborations in similar projects.

## Notice

High Quality Heat Flow Meter. Full details can be found in the document via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni The CobBauge project sets out to optimise the performance of the earth building technique known as 'Cob' in the UK and 'Bauge' in France. An integral part of the project is the ability to measure the thermal conductivity of different earth mixes, in order to improve this aspect of cob building. We would like to invite a fixed price quotation, excluding VAT, via our electronic tendering platform In-Tend. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0802a9-3a19-4c91-b97b-69bd9c7abc54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2018 - 4 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,500 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETZSCH GERAETEBAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2017 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0802a9-3a19-4c91-b97b-69bd9c7abc54
- 26 Oct 2017 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8613627-52c0-421c-99ee-8ef5de20d26c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0802a9-3a19-4c91-b97b-69bd9c7abc54
  15th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8613627-52c0-421c-99ee-8ef5de20d26c
  26th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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