--- title: "Asymmetric Flow Field Flow (AF4) Separation System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2a28e99-ad0e-40c9-b2b2-875d9faa87a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2a28e99-ad0e-40c9-b2b2-875d9faa87a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2a28e99-ad0e-40c9-b2b2-875d9faa87a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2a28e99-ad0e-40c9-b2b2-875d9faa87a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2017-11-03" --- # Asymmetric Flow Field Flow (AF4) Separation System Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2a28e99-ad0e-40c9-b2b2-875d9faa87a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2a28e99-ad0e-40c9-b2b2-875d9faa87a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2a28e99-ad0e-40c9-b2b2-875d9faa87a3.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick is currently seeking suppliers for the procurement of an Asymmetric Flow Field Flow (AF4) Separation System as part of its Polymer Characterisation Research Technology Platform. The tender is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This opportunity falls under the open procurement method and is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for Monday, 4th December 2017, at midday. The contract is expected to commence on 21st December 2017 and will run for one year, ending on 20th December 2018. Interested parties should refer to the University of Warwick's In-Tend supplier portal for further details and documentation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the production of laboratory and optical equipment. Businesses engaged in innovative technologies related to polymer research and characterisation will find this procurement particularly relevant. The ability to provide competitive bids that can adapt to the University’s requirements may lead to long-term partnerships and growth opportunities in the scientific and research sectors. ## Notice The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase an Asymmetric Field Flow Fractionation (AF4) Instrument for the Polymer Characterisation Research Technology Platform. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Please note the tender submission deadline is Monday 4th December 2017 at 12 midday. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information and to express interest. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ea4632-eb16-4fe9-afff-ecae9ba21638 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Dec 2017 - 20 Dec 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 WARWICK | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 7AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wainbody | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | 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 - 3 Nov 2017 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ea4632-eb16-4fe9-afff-ecae9ba21638 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ea4632-eb16-4fe9-afff-ecae9ba21638 3rd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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