Tender

Supply and Installation Of A High Temperature Mechanical Test Machine

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently conducting a tender for the supply and installation of a high temperature mechanical test machine, aimed at performing various tests under uniaxial loading at temperatures of up to 800 degrees Celsius. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for machining centres, is in the Tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 3rd July 2018. The project is funded by European Structural Investment Funds, and the estimated budget for the machine is between £45,000 and £55,000. Delivery is required by the end of August 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 31st July 2018 and concluding by 30th August 2018.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-temperature testing equipment, particularly those capable of providing machines that meet the specific loading requirements and performance criteria outlined in the tender. Suppliers of advanced engineering goods, particularly those familiar with strict testing standards and capable of timely delivery, will find this tender particularly relevant. The open procedure format allows for a wide range of suppliers to participate, fostering competition and encouraging innovative solutions in response to the University’s needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation Of A High Temperature Mechanical Test Machine

Notice Description

Supply and Installation Of A High Temperature Mechanical Test Machine The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of a high temperature mechanical test machine. The machine should have capability to carry out a range of tests under uniaxial loading at temperatures of up to 800 degrees Celsius in air. A particular requirement is to perform tests under slow fatigue and dwell fatigue cycles. The baseline cycle is trapezoidal 1-1-1-1 seconds and the dwell cycle is up to 1-3600-1-1 seconds. A machine rated to 100kN equipped with a load cell of 100kN is required. The budget for this equipment is approximately PS45,000 to PS50,000. This project is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds. Should the project encounter any budgetary constraints then the University reserves the right to withdraw the requirement. TO BE DELIVERED BY: the end of August 2018 Although the value of this procurement is below the EU Public Procurement Threshold the University has self-imposed a 20 day full open publication of this tender. All tender questions must be answered within the tender form to facilitate comparison of responses. Please do not just put "refer to attached documentation". Additional information: 1.1 All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description European Structural Investment Funds Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3fb7202-34fa-43dc-9ab8-eecd2b911af1
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42612000 - Machining centre

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2018 - 30 Aug 2018 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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