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The Bridge Equipment - Tribology Analysis System

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a tribology analysis system has been completed by the University of Lincoln, based in Lincoln, England. This contract, valued at £113,640, falls under the category of 'Instrumentation and control equipment' and was conducted through a Request for Quotation method. The contract period started on 13 December 2021 and will extend until 1 July 2022. The initiative is part of a broader Bridge scheme aimed at enhancing research and development capabilities within Lincolnshire's engineering and materials sector, supported by funding from the European Regional Development Fund and the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing high-precision technical equipment, particularly those focused on instrumentation and mechanical analysis. Businesses that specialise in manufacturing or supplying scientific and engineering tools will find themselves well-suited to participate in future contracts of this nature, especially as the University of Lincoln's Advanced Engineering and Research Centre continues to seek innovative solutions to support its collaborative research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Bridge Equipment - Tribology Analysis System

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the purchase of a tribology analysis system to analyse a wide range of wear and mechanical properties of solid materials, including friction, wear and scratching. The system supports a wide range of loading force and travel speed, in both linear and rotary configurations. Samples can be tested in lubricated conditions, including at controlled temperature up to 500 degC. The system also includes a control computer and data analysis software. The instrument is intended for use within the University of Lincoln's Advanced Engineering and Research and Development Building (The Bridge). Hosted by the University of Lincoln, The Bridge is a new Engineering and Materials Research and Development (R&D) centre that sits at the heart of, and serves, Lincolnshire's science and technology sector. The Bridge R&D centre is designed to be a collaborative research facility acting as a bridge between industry partners and the University. The purchase made under this contract award notice is part of the Bridge scheme which is externally funded by the European Regional Development Fund along with the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (GLLEP) via the Single Local Growth Fund. The University has carried out a Request for Quotation process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28326f8c-40f8-457d-9d39-cb160aeb0c88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77adf99a-3818-4f65-8f7e-04554c005735
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request for Quotation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,640 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 1 Jul 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C N TECHNICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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