Tender

(NU/1552) Supply and Installation of a Very High Cycle Fatigue Test Machine

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

06 Dec 2019 at 16:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a Very High Cycle Fatigue Test Machine, an essential piece of equipment for their research within the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network. This procurement falls under the Goods category, specifically for instruments used to check physical characteristics, with a budget of £150,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 20 December 2019. This contract will commence on 8 January 2020 and run until 31 March 2020, with delivery required in the North East region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in testing equipment or advanced machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the procurement of scientific instruments or those capable of providing installation and maintenance services would be ideal candidates to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will not only gain a valuable contract but also the potential for future collaboration with Newcastle University on research projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1552) Supply and Installation of a Very High Cycle Fatigue Test Machine

Notice Description

Newcastle University is a partner of the Joint Rolling Stock Centre of Excellence which will form part of the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN), funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). As part of this project, Newcastle University wishes to tender for a very high cycle fatigue test machine that is capable of operating at a significantly higher frequency and would be capable of reaching 10(power10) cycles in under 6 days. Such equipment would allow Newcastle University to meet the increasing demand for fatigue data in the 10 (power 8) to 10 (power 10) cycle range. Furthermore, the test machine would allow screening tests up to 10 (power 7) cycles to be completed in a matter of weeks rather than months which would aid the downselection of candidate steels for research and development projects. The test machine could also be used to support student research activities in a range of different fields. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment detailed in the Invitation to Tender document to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f03d2b8-0114-469b-9da0-e337c5bc9abb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebc601a-5d9b-49da-a890-7105d2436161
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Dave Anderson
Contact Email
dave.anderson@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912085360

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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