Tender

432 Universal Testing Machine

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

21 May 2019 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is seeking to procure a multi-axis Universal Testing Machine (UTM) to assess the mechanical properties of construction materials. The tender, titled "432 Universal Testing Machine," is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender was published on 21 May 2019 and is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 12 June 2019. The total budget for this procurement is £100,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2019, lasting until 16 April 2022. Proposals can be submitted online; further details are accessible through the provided links to the tender notices.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying laboratory and precision testing equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in high-precision machinery, testing technologies, or related support services would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this tender could enhance market visibility and facilitate long-term partnerships, particularly within the construction materials sector, thereby fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

432 Universal Testing Machine

Notice Description

Aston requires a multi-axis Universal Testing Machine (UTM) to measure the static and dynamic mechanical material properties (modulus, strength, creep, fatigue and fracture) of construction materials (asphalt mixture, unbound aggregates and soils) at uniaxial and triaxial conditions. Link to ITT oportunity is https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e3df8db3-df7b-e911-80f7-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fe49fdf-da3a-49a2-9e1e-68556f33ab5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9c2fc91-afc5-49bb-bd6f-ec2e9ca739fa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 16 Apr 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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