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Large Laboratory Testing Frame

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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12 Apr 2024 at 10:38

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19 Jan 2024 at 14:01

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08 Jan 2024 at 09:54

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Tender

11 Dec 2023 at 11:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking bids for the design, manufacture, and delivery of a Large Laboratory Testing Frame for their Large Structures Testing Laboratory. The procurement involves the completion of a large test frame in four phases, with a contract value of £120,000. The tender deadline is 15th January 2024, and the contract period starts on 22nd February 2024 and ends on 21st November 2024.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. Businesses that specialise in design, manufacture, and delivery of precision equipment would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The University of Southampton, the buying organization, is the contracting authority overseeing this open procurement process below threshold.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Large Laboratory Testing Frame

Notice Description

The Large Structures Testing Laboratory (LSTL) at the University of Southampton requires the design completion, manufacture, and delivery of a Large Laboratory Testing Frame: specifically, a reaction frame to enable vertical loading using the 2.5MN actuator. This reaction frame will support a previously procured and commissioned Instron Hydropuls 2.5 MN (both tension and compression) linear actuator with a total displacement stroke 500 mm. The actuator includes a dynamically rated 2.5 MN load cell, and the ability to attach hinged swivel joints at each end (when needed). To include an element of future proofing the frame design should also be capable of supporting a 4 MN actuator (unfactored) which is the next actuator largest available. The large test frame project consists of four phases: Phase 1: The Contractor is to complete the final design of the testing frame Phase 2: The Contractor is to manufacture the frame components Phase 3: The Contractor is to deliver these components to LSTL at the University Phase 4: The University will assemble the reaction frame onsite as per the Contractor's guidance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f8c533c-eee5-4936-902d-17e346d40f94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5e518c-86fc-4a79-ad11-5dbf4b863864
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£130,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2024 - 11 Jan 2025 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DFS COMPOSITES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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