Tender

GB-Bath: Triaxial Testing System

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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13 Mar 2020 at 09:00

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26 Feb 2020 at 13:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is currently seeking bids for a triaxial testing system to enhance its Architecture & Civil Engineering Department, aimed at improving soil analysis capabilities for various civil engineering projects. The procurement is classified under 'Instruments for checking physical characteristics' (CPV code 38400000) and falls within the 'goods' category. The tender was published on 26 February 2020, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 20 March 2020 at 14:00. The value of the contract is approximately £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000. The contract period will commence on 23 March 2020 and extend until 22 April 2020, covering delivery to the South West region of the UK. This open procurement process allows for a wide array of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the testing equipment sector, as the University of Bath is particularly keen on collaborating with economic operators of this size. Enterprises capable of providing a fully automated triaxial testing system that meets the precise requirements for soil analysis and civil engineering applications will find this contract especially relevant. Companies that specialise in precision instruments or civil engineering-related technologies would be ideally suited to compete for this contract, providing them with a valuable avenue for business growth within the educational and engineering sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bath: Triaxial Testing System

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 13 March 2020 for the following reason: Amended "10. Deadline for Expression of Interest" to 14:00, 20th March 2020.(The Architecture & Civil Engineering Department requires a fully automated complete stress and strain controlled triaxial testing system to enhance our facilities in the area of soil analysis for general soils research, along with foundation design and embankment stability studies with regards to civil engineering projects.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f988430-83e2-441e-9ff9-a391de4ec656
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49cab0b0-f167-4535-a4bb-8c6ea8c6673d
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
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2020 - 22 Apr 2020 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 BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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