Award

Modular accessories and software for Instron testing systems.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

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Award

23 Jun 2022 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the purchasing of modular accessories and software for Instron testing systems, conducted by the University of Nottingham. This procurement falls under the industry category of industry-specific software packages and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct single tender action for a total value of £29,114.76. The tender period concluded on 21 February 2022, while the contract was awarded on 22 February 2022 and spans the same date.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in highly technical goods and software relevant to testing equipment. Businesses that manufacture or supply proprietary software or hardware parts compatible with Instron test machines would be particularly well-suited to compete. The nature of the procurement indicates a preference for specific suppliers, and existing relationships or experience in this niche area could be advantageous for potential bidders.

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Notice Title

Modular accessories and software for Instron testing systems.

Notice Description

These parts and proprietary software upgrades work in conjunction with existing hardware and licenses held by UON. The hardware parts are specific to Instron test machines and are not interchangeable with alternate supplier parts. To engage any alternative supplier would require replacing a large quantity of expensive base test equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b645f77-4363-4f90-ac31-bf6cd51f6426
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db71f9bd-5cda-41b8-9eb0-62cbbe8d9abd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,114 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,114 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2022 - 22 Feb 2022 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTRON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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