Scope
Description
The University of Salford request the supply of a Heat Flow meter machine to measure thermal conductivity rapidly for medium to high density materials. With the below specification:
• Sample Diameter 51mm (2")
• Temperature range -10° C - 110°C
• Temperature Resolution ± 0.01 °C
• Thermal Conductivity Range 0.1 to 10 W/(mK) (0.633 to 60.3BTU in/hr ft2 ˚F)
• Thermal Resistance Range 0.003 to 0.05 m2K/W
• Heat Flux Transducers Area 25 x 25mm (1 sq. in.)
• Compatible with other FOX machines and software that are present in the lab including the FOX600, FOX300 and FOX800.
Total value (estimated)
- £38,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 2 April 2026
- 4 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39715200 - Heating equipment
- 44115220 - Heating materials
- 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Conditions of participation
For any queries please contract Lorna Brooke l.e.brooke@salford.ac.uk and energyhouselabs@salford.ac.uk.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
For any queries and sending quotations please contact Lorna Brooke l.e.brooke@salford.ac.uk and
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
The award criteria will be awarded on Quality, Sustainability and Price.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
University of Salford
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000666
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHR-3751-QPQR
43 The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government