Tender

School of Engineering Wind Tunnel

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

26 Apr 2023 at 11:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This tender, issued by Lancaster University, is for the provision of a general-purpose wind tunnel at the Bailrigg Campus in Lancaster, United Kingdom. The title of the tender is "School of Engineering Wind Tunnel," and it falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 22nd May 2023 and the contract period scheduled from 14th June 2023 to 13th June 2028. The total contract value is £115,000, with a minimum value set at £90,000. The procurement method is an Open procedure below threshold.

This opportunity for a wind tunnel project provides business growth prospects for companies specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the nature of the tender and its suitability for SMEs. The buying organisation, Lancaster University, has outlined detailed technical requirements and emphasized the possibility of further purchases based on future funding availability. Businesses interested in this tender should ensure compliance with the specified requirements and deadlines to enhance their competitiveness in the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School of Engineering Wind Tunnel

Notice Description

The University is inviting tenders for the provision of a general-purpose wind tunnel with the following requirements: Minimum working cross-section: 450 mm x 450 mm Minimum wind speed: 30 ms-1 RMS Turbulence Level <=1% Further details are contained in Schedule One. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. There could be a requirement for further purchases, dependent on future funding. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88374c21-3566-41c0-8361-31c1ffa3086c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3e1484-98f1-4cb8-8707-a4c88ef63a2c
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2023 - 13 Jun 2028 Over 5 years
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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YR
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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