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Pendulum Impact Tester

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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25 Jul 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited has successfully completed a procurement process for acquiring a Pendulum Impact Tester, intended for evaluating plastic packaging materials, with a focus on sustainable options such as biodegradable or bio-based materials. This contract falls within the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" industry category and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, and the contract was awarded to Metalitest Limited. The procurement process concluded with an active award on 22nd July 2025, and the contract is set to run from 28th July 2025 to 27th July 2029. The total contract value is GBP 179,086.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those providing innovative solutions for testing equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this sector could find this contract especially beneficial for growth, given the project's focus on sustainability and novel material development. Businesses that can offer unique, cost-effective, and sustainable testing solutions are well-positioned to achieve substantial benefits from such a contract with the Centre for Process Innovation Limited.

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Notice Title

Pendulum Impact Tester

Notice Description

CPI require a Pendulum Impact Test machine suitable for use on plastic packaging materials. This equipment will form part of a set of characterisation tools for novel sustainable plastic packaging, e.g. fully biodegradable or bio-based materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54c24dcc-57b2-4708-8aba-40ae5b874c9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d41d808-9328-4eed-863e-db686763ef12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below 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
£179,086 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,086 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METALITEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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