Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c01-d3c2-7330-a388-29015699ebc3/purchase-of-a-rheometer-system closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Purchase of a Rheometer System [University of Southampton](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-southampton) Estimated value £60,000 to £75,000 Published 8 Jun 2016 Deadline Closed 29 Jun 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Southampton is seeking to purchase a Rheometer system for a wide range of experimental studies in the field of complex fluids, including granular suspensions, colloidal suspensions, and polymer solutions. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communication with bidders, link provided here: [in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton). If you are not already registered as a supplier with the In-Tend Portal, you will need to register before accessing the tender documents. We advise you to register either a minimum of 2 addresses within your company, or else a group address (eg sales@...) which is regularly checked by more than one person. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Rheometers Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c0fee7e3-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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