Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c05-8d0e-7248-a2df-4e88358dd595/matched-refractive-index-system closed GB open procedure # Matched Refractive Index System [University of Southampton](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-southampton) Estimated value £480,000 to £600,000 Published 18 Jul 2016 Deadline Closed 25 Aug 2016 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender This open invitation for suppliers is intended to allow interested firms, who are capable of developing the facility outlined in the PIN, the opportunity to share their expertise and insight on the requirement. Through this preliminary market consultation the University hopes to gain valuable insight that we can use in the planning and conduct of the procurement procedure. 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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 Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e7ccd42d-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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