Tender

Dual Purpose Mechanical Testing Machine for Advanced mechanical-environmental testing suite

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

11 Dec 2020 at 16:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking a suitable contractor through an open procedure for the procurement of a Dual Purpose Mechanical Testing Machine, necessary for their advanced mechanical-environmental testing suite. The tender, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, is currently in the tender stage, published on 11 December 2020, with a deadline for submissions set for 29 January 2021. The successful project will commence around 2 March 2021 and is expected to be completed by 31 July 2021. Interested parties must register on the relevant website to access the tender documentation.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of advanced laboratory testing equipment and related technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project seeks innovative solutions that can seamlessly integrate with existing systems at the University. Competing for this contract could facilitate significant growth potential for businesses prioritising high-tech equipment and advanced engineering capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dual Purpose Mechanical Testing Machine for Advanced mechanical-environmental testing suite

Notice Description

Our research group at the University of Manchester require a complete turnkey solution capable of conducting a range of computer controlled static and dynamic mechanical tests. This system must be integrated with our existing temperature and humidity environmental chamber for synchronised control and readout, along with a variety of supplied and/or third party measurement sensors. We require a system capable of performing high cycle fatigue pre-cracking of alloys under specific, tightly controlled conditions of humidity and temperature (as supplied by our existing chamber). This is to be followed by immediate, in situ, transition to a variety of static tests (e.g. slow strain rate) optimised for loads up to +/-30 kN, but with capacity to +/- 100 kN. The transition between fatigue and slow strain rate type tests needs to be achieved whilst maintaining the environment continuously without interruption, with the transition taking a maximum of a few minutes. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EPSRC Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf4c5920-fb3a-4044-98df-f06a096f5cbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5337655d-8012-4530-b673-a5a1f7acdf14
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 1-6 months
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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