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Supply of an Impact Testing Tower

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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16 May 2017 at 15:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has recently awarded a contract for the supply of an Impact Testing Tower, valued at £209,000, to enhance the student experience by providing advanced technology for accurate results in the Structural Integrity Lab located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement process adopted an open procedure, and the contract is effective from April 10, 2017, through to July 23, 2017. The award was published on May 16, 2017, following the tender period that concluded on February 12, 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that can provide innovative testing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may have an advantage in competing for similar contracts as they tend to be agile and responsive to the specific needs of academic institutions. Companies that manufacture or supply laboratory instruments and technology for educational purposes could find this procurement aligned with their business offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of an Impact Testing Tower

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University has awarded a contract for an Impact Testing Tower to improve the student's experience; by providing up to date technology and improving the accuracy of the results produced. The equipment is to be operational by September 2017 for possible inclusion in labs and student projects. The equipment will be used in the Structural Integrity Lab which is located in the Sheaf Building. The equipment will support; undergraduate, post-graduate, research, consultancy and final year student projects. The projects vary from Charpy tests at different temperatures to hockey helmets and shin pads. The equipment could also be used to support Composites and Engineering labs involving high strain impact tests. Benefits will involve the expansion and enhancement of our present capabilities and will also provide alternative testing methods to Pendulum Impact, which has limited capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-845549fb-79aa-42e2-9746-4345ec086923
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3488c7e6-805a-437a-8129-01d580d6ab93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£209,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£209,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2017 - 23 Jul 2017 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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMATEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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