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Supply and Installation of a Direct Shear Box Testing System for saturated and unsaturated samples for the NBIF

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

16 Nov 2017 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently inviting tenders for the supply and installation of a Direct Shear Box Testing System for both saturated and unsaturated samples. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically classified as servo-hydraulic test apparatus. The tender is open and is set to close on 6 December 2017. The project will be delivered to the university's location in Edgbaston, West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 22 December 2017 and extending until 28 February 2018. This opportunity is being conducted under an open procedure above threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the laboratory equipment sector seeking to expand their business footprint. Companies specialising in the manufacture and installation of advanced testing systems, particularly those with expertise in servo-hydraulic technologies, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enhance visibility and potential partnerships with a leading academic institution, paving the way for future projects and collaborations in related fields.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of a Direct Shear Box Testing System for saturated and unsaturated samples for the NBIF

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of Direct Shear Box Testing system THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM INVITES TENDERS FOR THE SUPPLY OF THE FOLLOWING: Direct Shear Box Testing System for saturated and unsaturated samples o Types of control required by the device include: i. Axial Load ii. Axial Stress iii. Axial Displacement iv. Shear Load v. Shear Stress vi. Shear Displacement vii. Consolidation force of 25kN or above viii. Shear force of 10kN or above ix. Pore pressure or back pressure of 1MPa or above x. Ability to handle multiple sample sizes from 75mm and above xi. Saturated and Dry Materials xii. Volume Accuracy Additional information: All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a26b8fab-7410-4910-baec-c5ef4fa094d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44dc031a-82ec-4d99-975f-87e5dc4c3387
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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)

38542000 - Servo-hydraulic test apparatus

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Dec 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Susanna Ting
Contact Email
s.y.ting@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214145389

Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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