--- title: "TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION/COMMISSIONING (where appropriate) OF A SET OF (CHEMICAL) ENGINEERING LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (FOR THE CTL)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98c12df2-655f-4e26-bfc8-343caa92bbd8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98c12df2-655f-4e26-bfc8-343caa92bbd8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98c12df2-655f-4e26-bfc8-343caa92bbd8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98c12df2-655f-4e26-bfc8-343caa92bbd8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2018-03-13" --- # TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION/COMMISSIONING (where appropriate) OF A SET OF (CHEMICAL) ENGINEERING LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (FOR THE CTL) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98c12df2-655f-4e26-bfc8-343caa92bbd8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98c12df2-655f-4e26-bfc8-343caa92bbd8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98c12df2-655f-4e26-bfc8-343caa92bbd8.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a comprehensive set of chemical engineering laboratory equipment. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified as an open procedure, with bids due by 18 April 2018. The equipment will support a new undergraduate lab programme within the School of Chemical Engineering and is to be delivered to the university's Edgbaston campus located in the West Midlands, UK. The contract period is expected to commence on 15 May 2018 and run until 30 July 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in laboratory and engineering equipment, especially those that can provide robust and industrially relevant products. Companies capable of fulfilling the entire equipment list are encouraged to apply, making this an excellent opportunity for firms in the manufacturing and scientific equipment sectors. Those with experience in educational settings and a focus on higher education institutions will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION/COMMISSIONING (where appropriate) OF A SET OF (CHEMICAL) ENGINEERING LABORATORY EQUIPMENT The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of a series of equipment to provide for the delivery of a new undergraduate lab programme for the School of Chemical Engineering. Please note that only suppliers who are able to supply the whole equipment list should submit a tender response. The supplier shall respond to each point of this specification, describing in detail the method of compliance or otherwise. The lab equipment will be used by groups of 3 students, and should be robust and use industrially relevant componentry where applicable. The following (high level overview) of equipment is required:- Area/Theme Equipment Type Number of Rigs Heat Transfer B2: Heat Exchanger (tube in tube + variations) 4 Fluid Flow C3: Pressure drop in pipe (air as working fluid) 3 Mass Transfer E1: Gas Absorption 2 Mass Transfer F1: Distillation 1 Reactors H1: Ideal Reactor Kit (CSTR, PFR + variations) 2 Thermodynamics J1: Refrigeration 2 Fluid Flow K1: Pump Trainer (various pump types) 4 Heat transfer/Phase Change L1: Evaporation 2 Unit Operation M1: Crystallisation 1 Unit Operation N1: Filtration 2 Unit Operation O1: Stirred tank (both heat and mass transfer set up) 3 Process Control P1: Control training (Level, flow, pressure, temperature) 4 Process Control Q2: Advanced multi-variable control 1 Unit Operation R1: Fluidised bed 3 Hands on, option lab S1: Build a ... (e.g. pump, valve) 2 Further specification details of the equipment are provided below:- Please note that only suppliers who are abl... Additional information: 1.1 All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab22bcf-6ffb-4d76-b92f-7adb7f7c8744 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 May 2018 - 30 Jul 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 13 Mar 2018 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab22bcf-6ffb-4d76-b92f-7adb7f7c8744 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab22bcf-6ffb-4d76-b92f-7adb7f7c8744 13th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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