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(NU/1552) Supply and Installation of a Very High Cycle Fatigue Test Machine

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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26 Mar 2020 at 15:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns Newcastle University, which has issued a tender for the "Supply and Installation of a Very High Cycle Fatigue Test Machine" as part of its partnership in the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network. This project, funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England, aims to enhance their research capabilities in the field of material fatigue testing. The procurement is classified under "Instruments for checking physical characteristics" and falls within the goods category, with a total contract value of £150,000. The tender period concluded on 20th December 2019, with the contract officially starting on 11th February 2020 and set to end on 31st March 2020.

This opportunity could foster significant growth for businesses specialising in scientific and testing equipment, especially those that can provide robust support and maintenance services. Enterprises that focus on high-precision instrumentation and have experience in fulfilling academic or research institution requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract also encourages SMEs to engage, further promoting innovation in the supply of specialised testing machinery to support the advanced research projects at Newcastle University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1552) Supply and Installation of a Very High Cycle Fatigue Test Machine

Notice Description

Newcastle University is a partner of the Joint Rolling Stock Centre of Excellence which will form part of the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN), funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). As part of this project, Newcastle University wishes to tender for a very high cycle fatigue test machine that is capable of operating at a significantly higher frequency and would be capable of reaching 10(power10) cycles in under 6 days. Such equipment would allow Newcastle University to meet the increasing demand for fatigue data in the 10 (power 8) to 10 (power 10) cycle range. Furthermore, the test machine would allow screening tests up to 10 (power 7) cycles to be completed in a matter of weeks rather than months which would aid the downselection of candidate steels for research and development projects. The test machine could also be used to support student research activities in a range of different fields. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment detailed in the Invitation to Tender document to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed66679f-1d9d-40fe-b66f-5af09c6c875f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5be3427-ea7f-4f8d-a316-4e6b662ae447
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,722 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHIMADZU

Further Information

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