Tender

Tribology Test Rig

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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Tender

18 Mar 2022 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University is currently inviting tenders for the procurement of a "Tribology Test Rig", a specialised four-ball rolling contact tribo testing machine designed for assessing friction and wear in lubricated contacts. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory furniture and actively supports research and education initiatives. The tender was published on 18 March 2022 and is being conducted via an open procedure. The deadline for submission of bids is 18 April 2022, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 31 July 2022 to 30 July 2023, with delivery addresses covering multiple regions including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in laboratory equipment and testing technologies, particularly those focusing on electromechanical equipment and evaluation services. Companies with capabilities in developing modular and adaptable testing machinery would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The integration of environmental controls and high-performance specifications within the tender requirements may also attract businesses with innovative engineering solutions to enhance research outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tribology Test Rig

Notice Description

A four-ball rolling contact tribo testing machine to assess friction and wear in lubricated contacts with facilities of force, torque and real time co-efficient of friction etc. measurements, designed to study wear and rolling contact fatigue (RCF) under wide ranging test conditions. Machine should be modular with widest force and speed ranges, environmental controls, multiple configurations such as 4-ball, pin-on-disk and block-on-ring. Tribo-testing is mainly used for research, research can also inform education provisions. Additional information: please see our intend e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bournemouthuniversity/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75e0f177-41b1-496f-a4c1-f1306945377a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb928f9-a920-4ae7-8dfc-f7fd6853f849
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 30 Jul 2023 6-12 months
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
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH1 3LH
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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