---
title: "Provision of Powder Rheometer for Metal Additive Manufacturing Applications"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000670651"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-11-09"
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# Provision of Powder Rheometer for Metal Additive Manufacturing Applications

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000670651

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh initiated a tender process for the provision of a Powder Rheometer intended for metal additive manufacturing applications. The successful supplier, Anton Paar Ltd, is required to supply, deliver, install, and commission the equipment at the Institute for Materials and Processes in Edinburgh. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £77,000, was signed on 1st October 2021. This procurement falls within the education sector and is part of a complete tendering process, which was concluded with a single bid submitted.

This opportunity represents a significant growth potential for businesses in the manufacturing, engineering, and scientific instrument sectors. Companies capable of supplying advanced technological equipment and installation services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. As public sector procurement continues to prioritise innovative solutions in educational institutions, businesses that specialise in high-performance manufacturing technologies can benefit from engaging in such tenders.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh (The Buyer) invited competitive tenders for the supply and delivery of a state-of-the-art Powder Rheometer with capability of controlling the sample's temperature (to a minimum of 500 degC is essential) for metal additive manufacturing applications. The supplier will install and commission the Powder Rheometer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh (The Buyer) invited competitive tenders for the supply and delivery of a state-of-the-art Powder Rheometer with capability of controlling the sample's temperature (to a minimum of 500 degC is essential) for metal additive manufacturing applications. The supplier will install and commission the Powder Rheometer.

Options: Information regarding optional extras could be found within Schedule 4, Pricing Schedule.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432573 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## 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

- 9 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432573

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432573
  Provision of Powder Rheometer for Metal Additive Manufacturing Applications - The University of Edinburgh (The Buyer) invited competitive tenders for the supply and delivery of a state-of-the-art Powder Rheometer with capability of controlling the sample's temperature (to a minimum of 500 degC is essential) for metal additive manufacturing applications. The supplier will install and commission the Powder Rheometer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670651
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court

## Provenance

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