UK SBS RE17312 Thermostatic Test Chamber Invitation to Quote

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 16th November 2017 at 14:00

Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control .

All tender information must be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

The National Oceanography Centre is seeking to purchase a Thermostatic Test Chamber.

Key Features & Capabilities include:

Temperature control (programmable temperature profiles/cycles): YES

Temperature logger and display: YES (recording in CSV format (comma separated value) for easy data export/handling)

Humidity control: NO

Test cavity/internal dimensions: 450-600L (cavity height ≥ 800 mm, width ≥ 800 mm, depth ≥ 700 mm)

Temperature range: ≤ (-10) Celsius - ≥ (+50) Celsius

Temperature fluctuation in time: 0.1 K (at least for the set temperature range of (-5)- (+30) Celsius)

Temperature rate of change (heating): ≥ 2 K/min (no specimen in test cavity)

Temperature rate of change (cooling): ≥ 2 K/min (no specimen in test cavity)

Inspection window in test cavity door (condensation-free): YES

Lighting inside test cavity: YES

Cavity access ports: at least one side port of ≥100 mm diameter

Shelves inside cavity: one shelf (removable)

Power consumption under steady conditions (ambient room temperature 20 Celsius, no specimen) for set temperature of -5C, +10C, +30C: ≤ 4 kW

Noise level: < 65 dB

Castor wheels: YES

Outer dimensions (castor wheels included): Height ≤ 2040 mm and either width or depth must be ≤ 1210 mm (to fit through lab door)

Thermal insulation material: free of asbestos, CFC and polyurethane foam

Condenser: air-cooled

Refrigerant: Eco-friendly refrigerant with GWP of

Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER

All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts)

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