Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c35-0bf6-71d7-ae22-76fdf714de12/pipe-flow-rig [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Pipe Flow Rig [University of Southampton](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-southampton) Estimated value £70,000 to £85,000 Published 1 Feb 2019 Deadline Closed 7 Mar 2019 ## 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](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The University of Southampton is constructing new facilities, and part of this development effort is the update of experimental facilities. This Invitation to Tender addresses one of the requirements, namely the manufacture and construction of a Pipe Flow Rig To be used to study boundary layer growth in enclosed channel flow using PIV measuring techniques. The Rig has been designed and fully specified by the University and this Invitation to Tender contains all the required information for the manufacture, assembly, installation and commissioning of the equipment. The rig consists of a water filled closed loop consisting of various conduits and test sections. Key components within the system are a flow conditioners, a centrifugal pump, a chiller unit and a de-aerater. Full specification details can be found at File 2 of the Invitation to Tender document set. 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Read full description ## CPV classification Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/15ef6e03-d89b-44ab-90e8-cf32580b018c) 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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