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Instron Upgrade and service.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

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23 Jun 2022 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) is seeking to enhance its capabilities through a tender for the upgrade and service of an INSTRON machine, originally from the 1980s, which requires updates exclusively provided by INSTRON. This procurement falls under the engineering services category and is classified as a direct procurement method, executed via a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 18th February 2022, with a total value of £28,790, and the awarding was officially noted on 23rd June 2022. The project is set to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an advantageous opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering services and those that focus on machinery upgrades and maintenance. Companies capable of delivering high-quality technical support for specialised equipment, particularly those familiar with INSTRON machinery, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender accessible, considering the procurement's design to allow participation from a broader spectrum of service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Instron Upgrade and service.

Notice Description

The machine we are upgrading is INSTRON machine from the 1980's, it can only be updated with INSTRON. This is because of all the connection and licensing conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f94a6a21-c6a5-4765-b591-3d533cb20208
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ea6406-705c-419e-8757-8edf9f5f6e7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,790 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,790 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2022 - 18 Feb 2022 24 hours
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
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTRON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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