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title: "Tribometer - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8898fcc6-5cb4-4c86-ac61-12102b7b5358"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM"
published: "2020-11-05"
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# Tribometer - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8898fcc6-5cb4-4c86-ac61-12102b7b5358

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The University of Nottingham, involves a tender titled "Tribometer - AWARD," focused on acquiring a Ball-on-Disk Tribometer with Soft-Contact Capabilities. This contract falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a delivery address located in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 12 April 2019 and concluded on 21 March 2020. The award for this contract was published on 20 October 2020, and the total value awarded was £82,472. This procurement followed a standard tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the laboratory equipment sector, particularly manufacturers and suppliers of precision instruments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the set-aside provisions that favour their participation. Companies with expertise in producing and supplying laboratory and optical equipment stand to benefit from this contract, reinforcing their market presence through collaboration with a prestigious institution such as The University of Nottingham.

## Notice

Ball-on-Disk Tribometer with Soft-Contact Capabilities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77cf1a14-076e-44f0-88e8-5a994a2688e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2019 - 21 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,472 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER; PCS INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2020 at 11:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77cf1a14-076e-44f0-88e8-5a994a2688e0
- 20 Oct 2020 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77cf1a14-076e-44f0-88e8-5a994a2688e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77cf1a14-076e-44f0-88e8-5a994a2688e0
  5th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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