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title: "(NU/1906) Supply of a Differential Scanning Calorimeter for the analysis of thermal transitions of polymers and biomaterials"
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# (NU/1906) Supply of a Differential Scanning Calorimeter for the analysis of thermal transitions of polymers and biomaterials

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b0cd80d-8cda-4565-95be-cd6c121dccfe

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## Summary

Newcastle University has initiated a tender process for the supply of a Differential Scanning Calorimeter to enhance research capabilities in the field of polymers and biomaterials. The equipment, funded through the UKRI Research Capital Investment Fund, is intended for the Biomaterials Laboratory within the School of Engineering. The contract includes supply, delivery, installation, and after-sales support with a total value of £85,000. The tender period ends on June 9, 2023, with the contract period scheduled from June 19 to July 31, 2023.

This tender by Newcastle University presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply, delivery, and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the goods category with expertise in providing technical equipment and support services are well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Interested businesses can access the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation through the provided weblinks to explore potential collaboration with the University.

## Notice

The University has recognized the importance to provide researchers and students with cutting-edge equipment that enables accurate characterization of polymers thermal properties for applications such as biomedical, biomaterials, manufacturing, and microfluidics, pharmaceutical, food packaging, etc. Therefore, through the UKRI Research Capital Investment Fund (RCIF) it is the University intends to purchase one Differential Scanning Calorimeter with Ultraviolet (UV) capabilities (also called photo-DSC) and respective Software. This equipment will be housed in the Biomaterials Laboratory in the Stephenson Building within the School of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 5 years warranty and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4205dd9e-8f75-47d1-a098-58d06fc35edd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38418000 - Calorimeters

## Release History

- 22 May 2023 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4205dd9e-8f75-47d1-a098-58d06fc35edd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4205dd9e-8f75-47d1-a098-58d06fc35edd
  22nd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e9b6e3ad-8df8-ed11-8122-005056b64545
  Express interest and access ITT documentation

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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