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Mechanical Testing Equipment - AWARD

CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)

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11 Nov 2025 at 10:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), located at Wilton Centre, Redcar, United Kingdom, has completed an award stage in its procurement process for mechanical testing equipment. This particular endeavour, titled "Mechanical Testing Equipment - AWARD", falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) with CPV code 38000000. The procurement process, conducted under the method categorised as "Other", targeted deliveries to the United Kingdom and other global locations. Key contract dates include the start date on 8th August 2025 and completion by 22nd October 2025. Award of the contract took place on 7th July 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of precision and laboratory equipment by facilitating entry into collaboration with prominent research entities like CPI. Although the contract was successfully awarded to Instron - Division of ITW Ltd, businesses specialising in similar fields should consider forthcoming opportunities as CPI expands its existing capabilities, notwithstanding the current completion of this process. Such entities are particularly well-suited to benefit from similar future tenders owing to their expertise in cutting-edge equipment and technology solutions essential for advancement in research and development sectors. This scenario exemplifies potential leverage for growth and diversification in burgeoning markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical Testing Equipment - AWARD

Notice Description

CPI has a requirement to add to existing capability

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21c89bcf-18c7-43c9-87e1-ceb7e9cdee4a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 22 Oct 2025 1-6 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
CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTRON - DIVISION OF ITW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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