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Tender for the Supply and Installation of an Environmental Thermal Mechanical Test System to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

06 Jul 2022 at 15:02

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Tender

09 Mar 2022 at 12:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of an Environmental Thermal Mechanical Test System, with the tender identified as SC10029/22. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £298,862.46. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been published on 9 March 2022, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 19 April 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2022 and is expected to run until 31 March 2023, with the delivery address located in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instrumentation, especially those with capabilities in delivering complex systems that can operate under varied environmental conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those experienced in the integration of testing systems within research facilities. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions for mobile testing under high temperatures and various gaseous environments will be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply and Installation of an Environmental Thermal Mechanical Test System to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of a thermal mechanical test system for in-situ irradiation. The University operates an MC40 Cyclotron and a neutron beam facility is currently being built. The MC40 Cyclotron can produce the proton beam energies in the range of 3~38 MeV. The proposed system will be integrated to the Cyclotron and/or the neutron beams for mechanical testing under elevated temperatures, with in-situ irradiation. The system needs to be interface with the irradiation beams at the University of Birmingham. Thus, it is expected that the system should be mobile and/or adjustable in terms of the positioning. The system shall be able to operate under different environmental conditions, such as air, vacuum or gaseous. The system shall enable the testing of flat samples, but the capability of testing samples of other geometries (such as cylindrical) is highly desirable. The system shall be able to accurately measure and control the temperate of the testing sample. The maximum testing sample temperature equal to, or greater than, 1200 oC is needed. The capability of testing at temperatures lower than the ambient temperature is a plus. The system shall be able to accurately measure and control the displacement/strain on the testing sample. The capability of remote strain measurement such as digital image correlation is highly desirable. The system shall be able to provide the maximum load of 5 kN or above. It is highly desirable to have exchangeable load-cells with different maximum loads. The system shall have a digital control system to deliver custom deformation waveforms (e.g. static loading, creep, fatigue including TMF etc), as well as cooled (using liquid nitrogen/water) grips for temperature control (essential for samples subjected to high beam currents).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d8c49fd-11ec-46e2-8ab1-ad5da4abef88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03158ce-3c9e-4d50-a510-8fd307546e73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£298,862 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£298,862 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORMET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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