---
title: "Contract Award of Tender for complete microscope accessory system for a rotational rheometer"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147670"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-06"
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# Contract Award of Tender for complete microscope accessory system for a rotational rheometer

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147670

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## Summary

Swansea University has recently completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the acquisition of a complete microscope accessory system for a rotational rheometer. The procurement falls under the category of "goods," specifically laboratory, optical and precision equipment, opting for an open procurement method. Anton Paar Ltd, the supplier based in Luton, was awarded the contract, which was signed on 12th March 2025. The accessory system is to be delivered to the Swansea University’s Bay Campus. This procurement process began with the tender announcement on 27th January 2025, and the submission deadline was set for 11th February 2025.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of optical instruments and precision equipment. Companies developing cutting-edge technological components that integrate with advanced rheometers would find this an attractive contract for future proposal considerations. Businesses that have expertise in specialised laboratory equipment or have capabilities in custom solutions aligned with technological research and development are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with public sector tenders like this one can enhance a company’s credibility and potentially open additional markets or partnerships within the academia sector.

## Notice

This tender has now been awarded and a contract signed for the purchase of a rheometer accessory and delivery to Swansea University's Bay Campus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147670 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 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 | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38428000 - Rheometers
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 12:51 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147670
- 27 Jan 2025 at 15:27 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147670

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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