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title: "Invitation to tender for the Provision of an Oscillatory Rheometer"
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# Invitation to tender for the Provision of an Oscillatory Rheometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf25a84a-a7b0-405e-99eb-ee32fd4acf1a

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## Summary

The University of West London (UWL) has issued an invitation to tender for the provision of an Oscillatory Rheometer, required for their new Food Innovation Lab located in Ealing, London. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total estimated value of £30,000. The tender period is open until 28th February 2017, with the contract anticipated to start on 1st March 2017 and conclude by 30th June 2017. This process is conducted under an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of scientific instruments and laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the University’s requirements. Companies experienced in the supply of precision laboratory tools, especially those with expertise in rheology, will find this a valuable opportunity to collaborate with an educational institution, potentially paving the way for future partnerships and growth in related sectors.

## Notice

The University of West London (UWL) is seeking to purchase a Oscillatory Rheometer for use in a newly created Food Innovation Lab at their main campus on St Mary's Road, Ealing, London. The Oscillatory Rheometer is required to provide new insights into the physical mechanisms that govern the mechanical properties of soft materials, and to quantify both the viscous-like and the elastic-like properties of a material at different time scales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2573679-8fe5-40ef-8365-ce648567579e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON |
| Locality | EALING |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W5 2NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing |
| Local authority | Ealing |
| Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway |
| Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2017 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2573679-8fe5-40ef-8365-ce648567579e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2573679-8fe5-40ef-8365-ce648567579e
  17th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uwl/aspx/Home
  In-tend

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