Rotational viscometer for cementitious materials

The division of Building Technology, Department of Architecture and Civil engineering, Chalmers University of Technology would like to purchase a Rotational viscometer, and hereby invites quotes for suitable instruments that meet our needs.

Requirements specifications of goods/services

The purchase must include the following products/commitments/services:

Rotational viscometer for testing of clay and cementitious materials.

Reference calibration kit

Delivered assembled

Including a set of spindles. With dedicated box/stand for storage.

The spindle should be easily exchanged

The viscometer must be equipped with a spindle guard

Easy cleaning and not dust sensitive

Self-centering sample cup holder

Temperature monitoring of sample (-60°C – 300°C +/- 0,5°C)

Live display of results

USB or RS-344 interface for logging of current readings

Startup time should be less than: 300s

Delivered with a factory calibration certificate

Free start-up support via phone

Technical specification minimum requirements:

Viscosity range: 0.1 – 300 000 Pa.s

Speed: 0.01 - 250 rpm

Max. spring torque: 5 mN.m

Accuracy: ±1.0 % full scale range

Repeatability: ±0.2 %

Price

Price shall be submitted in SEK excluding VAT and include all related costs requested in this request for tender.

Agreement terms

The supplier must accept all agreement terms.

Tender submission

The tender must be received no later than [2019-07-18]. The tender shall be valid until [2019-08-31].

Evaluation of tenders

The most economically advantageous tender (i.e. an assessment of price, quality, service etc.) will be chosen.

Description of the criteria that will be assessed (in the prioritized order):

-Price

-Quality

-Performance

Confidentiality and the freedom of information principle

After the procurement has been terminated the principle of public access to official records applies. This means that all documents related to the procurement process become public and may be disclosed to anyone who requests access to them. Exceptions may only be made if there is any specific reason to believe that the Tenderer may suffer damage if the information is disclosed.

If you have information that you feel is of such nature, your tender shall include precise details of which information should remain confidential, and how you would suffer damage in case of the public disclosure of this information. Chalmers will evaluate your request and determine whether confidentiality in accordance with Swedish law may be deemed to apply.