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title: "QUB/2712/25 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Consumables, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Dual Capillary Rheometer for the characterisation of polymer and composite materials"
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# QUB/2712/25 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Consumables, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Dual Capillary Rheometer for the characterisation of polymer and composite materials

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e301

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Queen's University Belfast aimed to secure the supply, delivery, installation, consumables, commissioning, and maintenance of a Dual Capillary Rheometer for the characterisation of polymer and composite materials. Categorised under the industry heading of 'Rheometers,' the contract falls within the goods category. Located in Belfast, within the UKN region, this process utilised an open procedure, covered under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Initially announced in February 2025, the tender had submission deadlines by mid-March 2025, and subsequently, an award was given in May 2025. The contract is active and valued at £220,025, with the provision for potential extensions up to a further 10 years, at the discretion of the University, based on the equipment's useful life.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses dealing in specialised scientific equipment, particularly those focusing on polymer and composite material analysis. SMEs, especially those with expertise in rheometers or laboratory equipment manufacturing, would find this contract particularly lucrative due to straightforward qualification criteria and a significant focus on both quality and price. As evidenced by the successful bid from the SME, Particular Sciences Ltd, firms with ready-to-meet specifications and after-sales support capabilities stand a competitive chance. Businesses looking to expand into new geographical markets, such as Northern Ireland, also stand to benefit significantly from engaging with public sector clients like Queen's University Belfast.

## Notice

Queen's University of Belfast wishes to procure a Dual Capillary Rheometer, to measure material flow properties under elevated temperature as a function of shear rate of polymer and composite materials. For a comprehensive description of the requirements under this Contract please see document "QUB271225 Contract Specification

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's University of Belfast wishes to procure a Dual Capillary Rheometer, to measure material flow properties under elevated temperature as a function of shear rate of polymer and composite materials. For a comprehensive description of the requirements under this Contract please see document "QUB271225 Contract Specification

Options: The contract is for 5 years, with options to extend beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

Renewal: The contract is for 5 years, with options to extend beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027463-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £220,025 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARTICULAR SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38428000 - Rheometers

## Release History

- 26 May 2025 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027463-2025
- 17 Feb 2025 at 19:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005488-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qub.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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