---
title: "PURCH2385 PROVISION OF A RHEOMETER SYSTEM"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000769442"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2024-10-22"
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# PURCH2385 PROVISION OF A RHEOMETER SYSTEM

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000769442

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has finalised the procurement process for the tender titled "PURCH2385 PROVISION OF A RHEOMETER SYSTEM," within the education industry category. The procurement, organised in Glasgow (UKM82), has reached the final "Award" stage as of 22 October 2024, with the contract award taking place on 27 September 2024. The procurement method used was an "Open procedure," and the contracted supplier is Anton Paar UK Ltd. The awarded contract is valued at £49,900 GBP and focuses on the provision of a rheometer system for advanced research applications, specifically targeting dynamic, stimuli-responsive materials such as hydrogels and biopolymers, with delivery to the University of Glasgow’s facility in Glasgow.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in high-precision scientific instruments and equipment for academic and research institutions. Businesses operating in the manufacturing and supply of rheometer systems or related analytical equipment would find this contract particularly lucrative. The contract's emphasis on advanced research applications highlights an opportunity for companies with expertise in light-responsive and chromic material studies. Firms with capabilities in custom scientific solutions, high-quality manufacturing, and reliable delivery logistics to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders.

## Notice

AWARD OF PURCH2385 PROVISION OF A RHEOMETER SYSTEM

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD OF PURCH2385 PROVISION OF A RHEOMETER SYSTEM

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516647 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## 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

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516647
- 13 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507449

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507449&idx=9
  13th June 2024 - Whole Life Cost Model - PURCH2385
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507449&idx=3
  13th June 2024 - PURCH2385 - C&SRM KPI Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507449&idx=4
  13th June 2024 - PURCH2385 - C&SRM Stakeholder Feedback Form Brief 0-5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507449&idx=5
  13th June 2024 - PURCH2385 - CODE OF CONDUCT - FINAL (Word)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507449&idx=6
  13th June 2024 - PURCH2385 - CODE OF CONDUCT - FINAL (Word)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507449&idx=7
  13th June 2024 - PURCH2385 - Non-Compliance Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507449&idx=8
  13th June 2024 - PURCH2385 - SPD Qualification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507449&idx=1
  13th June 2024 - PURCH2385 - Invitation to Tender Goods or Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507449&idx=2
  13th June 2024 - PURCH2385 - Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507449
  PURCH2385 PROVISION OF A RHEOMETER SYSTEM - PURCH2385 PROVISION OF A RHEOMETER SYSTEM Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516647
  PURCH2385 PROVISION OF A RHEOMETER SYSTEM - AWARD OF PURCH2385 PROVISION OF A RHEOMETER SYSTEM

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769442
- https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/procurementoffice/informationforsuppliers/allsuppliers/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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