Tender

GB-Bath: Instrumented Treadmill

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

01 Mar 2021 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is conducting a tender process for the procurement of an instrumented split-belt treadmill, aimed at enhancing research capabilities in clinical and sport biomechanics within its Applied Biomechanics Suite. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for treadmills, and is being managed through an open procurement method. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 15 March 2021, at 14:00 GMT. The expected contract value ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, and the contract period is slated to commence on 18 March 2021 and conclude on 1 September 2021. The delivery is to be made in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in cutting-edge research tool provisioning. Companies specialising in biomechanical equipment, sports technology, or custom engineering solutions would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender process. The University of Bath's focus on SMEs suggests an openness to innovative approaches and niche products, allowing smaller firms to compete alongside larger manufacturers in a thriving academic sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Bath: Instrumented Treadmill

Notice Description

The University of Bath requires an instrumented split-belt treadmill for its laboratory in the Applied Biomechanics Suite. The purpose of such a treadmill would be to capture independent left and right footfall force and moment measurements for the purpose of gait and perturbation research in the field of clinical and sport biomechanics. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6403b4e-7e5c-4e9b-a43c-329fbe463856
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0db44fc-93db-4b81-95de-e790c8cefec4
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37441100 - Treadmills

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2021 - 1 Sep 2021 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 BATH
Contact Name
Emma Chamberlain
Contact Email
e.chamberlain@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441225385470

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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