Tender

High Temperature Multi-dimensional Testing Facility

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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24 Apr 2018 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the "High Temperature Multi-dimensional Testing Facility." This project involves the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a testing facility that will assess the mechanical properties of materials at high temperatures. Identified under the "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring" category, this tender is classified as open procurement and is set to conclude on 31st May 2018, with the potential contract period extending from 29th June 2018 to 31st March 2020. The project specifically aims to facilitate research as part of the UKCRIC National Centre for Infrastructure Materials, in collaboration with Imperial College London and the University of Leeds.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in testing equipment and materials engineering. Aside from manufacturers of testing apparatus, firms offering design and engineering services, as well as installation and commissioning of technical facilities, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Companies with experience in high-temperature applications and materials testing should strongly consider participating, as the successful contractor will play a crucial role in advancing infrastructure research capabilities within the UK.

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Notice Title

High Temperature Multi-dimensional Testing Facility

Notice Description

The University wishes to appoint a Contractor or Contractors to supply a High Temperature Multidimensional Testing Facility. This project is to design, manufacture, install and commission a multi-axial compression and tensile testing facility to test material mechanical properties at high temperatures. This testing facility forms part of the UKCRIC (UK Collaboratorium for Research in Infrastructure and Cities) National Centre for Infrastructure Materials (NCIM). UKCRIC NCIM consists of three partners: the University of Manchester, Imperial College London and University of Leeds. The testing facility for this tender will be installed at the University of Manchester. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-232b03ca-1388-477b-b293-6fe07fbf4762
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3738d205-a206-4b58-888e-8739e132ea70
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

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASHIRE
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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