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title: "(NU/1617) Supply of a Rheometer"
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# (NU/1617) Supply of a Rheometer

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df892811-abe8-4877-9627-1d58b15a82f7

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## Summary

The Newcastle University is seeking tenders for the supply of a state-of-the-art Rheometer, as part of their equipment grant from the EPSRC. This contract, valued at £55,000, is classified under the goods category, specifically for Rheometers, and is set to be awarded following the tender stage, with responses required by 14:00 GMT on 3rd February 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 12th February 2021 and run until 31st March 2021. The procurement opportunity is located in Newcastle, England.

This tender presents valuable business growth prospects, particularly for companies that specialise in scientific equipment or have experience in supplying advanced measurement devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract allows for their engagement, while larger firms may consider collaborating or supplying specific components required for the Rheometer. Relevant businesses should register their interest via the University’s eTendering portal to access further tender details and documentation.

## Notice

The University has recently been awarded an EPSRC equipment grant and wants to purchase a state-of-the-art Rheometer. The objectives of the equipment are summarized as follows: * To study the fundamental behaviour of non-Newtonian liquids, slurries and suspensions and soft matter * To allow the relationships between stresses, strains and viscoelastic behaviour in the fluids and soft matter to be understood in order to understand material transport within thermodynamic events and material processing with complex fluids The scope of this contract is for the supply of the equipment as detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 36 months warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this opportunity can be made by registering via the University's eTendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=63871dd3-115b-eb11-8106-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1617. The deadline for submitting a tender response is 14.00 GMT on Wednesday 3rd February 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e9ac6a-16e3-406f-8aa0-21ad395f40c7 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| 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

- 38428000 - Rheometers

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e9ac6a-16e3-406f-8aa0-21ad395f40c7
- 20 Jan 2021 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f2bf8a-68fd-4cdd-968c-8230c43ff882

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e9ac6a-16e3-406f-8aa0-21ad395f40c7
  2nd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f2bf8a-68fd-4cdd-968c-8230c43ff882
  20th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=63871dd3-115b-eb11-8106-005056b64545
  Link to register interest and access tender documentation

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