Tender

Purchase of Dynamic Mechanical Analyser At LANCASTER UNIVERISTY

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

27 Jan 2025 at 12:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is seeking tenders for the procurement of a Dynamic Mechanical Analyser (DMA) to be installed in their materials preparation laboratory within the School of Engineering. This tender falls under the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)'. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 24th February 2025. The contract is scheduled to begin on 10th March 2025 and end on 9th March 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the expected contract value ranges from £100,000 to £120,000. The DMA is intended to support academic research, student training, and local industries, and it must be delivered and operational by 28th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for enterprises involved in the manufacturing and supply of scientific and precision instruments. Companies specialising in dynamic mechanical analysis technology and capable of meeting the specified requirements for a wide range of materials and operating conditions would find this tender particularly advantageous. The project also provides an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the educational sector and academic research collaborations. SMEs and VCSE organisations may find this tender challenging given the stipulated criteria, but larger businesses with a robust supply chain and technical expertise are particularly well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Dynamic Mechanical Analyser At LANCASTER UNIVERISTY

Notice Description

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery and installation of a dynamic mechanical analyser (DMA). The dynamic mechanical analyser must be able to measure the transient mechanical properties of a wide range of materials, from soft hydrogels to metals, over a range of load modalities, i.e. tension, compression and bending, in several different possible forms, such as fibres, films and bulk materials. It is to operate over a range of frequencies and environmental conditions (both cryogenic and highly elevated temperatures for creep testing). The DMA will be installed in a materials preparation laboratory within the School of Engineering and will be used to support academic research, student training and local industries. The equipment is expected to be installed by the 28th of March 2025. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17817c07-4fbd-4fda-8670-e06e51d1ab87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dab4c6-1439-4427-a0b1-dabfac431ece
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Amanda Fryers
Contact Email
a.fryers@lancaster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524594499

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YR
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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