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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e563339f-0c26-402d-9c8b-2f31ef9e2f67

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking to purchase a state-of-the-art Rheometer to study non-Newtonian liquids as part of its EPSRC equipment grant initiative. The tender, titled "(NU/1617) Supply of a Rheometer," falls under the goods category, specifically classified as Rheometers (CPV code 38428000). The contract is based in England, with the contract period running from 20 April 2021 to 31 May 2021. The tender was awarded on 19 April 2021 to Anton Paar Ltd, with an award value of £49,750.33.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in rheometers or related technological solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to support their involvement. With an emphasis on after-sales support and maintenance, suppliers that can offer comprehensive service alongside high-quality equipment may find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc2e2d9-04dc-4743-998c-9d0e5fc3f6a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,750 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANTON PAAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38428000 - Rheometers

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2021 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc2e2d9-04dc-4743-998c-9d0e5fc3f6a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc2e2d9-04dc-4743-998c-9d0e5fc3f6a2
  21st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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