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Servo-Hydraulic Load Frame - AWARD

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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30 Sep 2025 at 08:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Servo-Hydraulic Load Frame" has been completed by The University of Warwick, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract focuses on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically instruments for checking physical characteristics with an industry classification under CPV 38000000 and CPV 38400000. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure and concluded with the award status being complete on 31st January 2025, with a contract period from 10th February 2025 to 10th February 2026. The awarding party, The University of Warwick, is not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates included a tender submission deadline of 17th January 2025. The procurement project was valued at £177,000.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing, particularly those focusing on innovations in stress-strain performance testing equipment for low embodied carbon materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable candidates for these opportunities, as the procurement specifications indicated readiness to accommodate SME involvement. Companies that operate within the West Midlands and have expertise in supplying complex testing equipment could find substantial growth potential in similar contracts. Additionally, the engagement through an open procedure emphasises accessibility for a diverse array of capable suppliers, enhancing competition and innovation in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Servo-Hydraulic Load Frame - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement for Servo-Hydraulic Load Frame , for determining the stress-strain performance of low embodied carbon materials subject to static and dynamic loading. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). Please be aware the closing deadline for submission is 17th January 2025. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4ebbf3-cbe9-48a6-b21e-80ef4d35eb8c
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
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)

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 10 Feb 2026 1-2 years
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZWICKROELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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