Scope
Reference
250166
Description
The acquisition of a gravimetric microbalance for accurate measurement of gas uptake, sorption kinetics and thermodynamic sorption profile of a wide variety of materials, both solids and liquids
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 December 2025 to 8 December 2030
- Possible extension to 8 December 2035
- 10 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Contract locations
- UKN06 - Belfast
Engagement
Engagement deadline
29 September 2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
Queen's staff have undertaken pre-market engagement activity with a number of suppliers.
The activity was undertaken in order to:
1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market is capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement;
2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement;
3- understand potential lead times, and
4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement
Participation in preliminary market engagement is not a prerequisite for participation in any future tender exercise
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
10 October 2025
Contracting authority
Queen's University Belfast
- Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: 101788
University Rd
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@qub.ac.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland