This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2023 at 15:09

TenderUpdate

28 Sep 2022 at 14:37

Tender

07 Sep 2022 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a tender process for the procurement of goods related to "WP2.2: Mechanical Properties Testing". The tender involved the acquisition of equipment for materials characterisation and analysis within the electronic equipment category. The process began on 3rd April 2023, and the award was granted to various suppliers, including Instron - Division of ITW Ltd. The University of Plymouth, based in Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom, led this procurement activity.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating in the electronic equipment industry to engage with the University of Plymouth. Companies specializing in mechanical installations, electronic equipment, or software packages may find this tender particularly relevant. With an open procurement method, the process included multiple lots such as Mechanical Test Machines and Impact Test Machines. Businesses aiming to provide quality goods aligned with the university's requirements should consider participating in similar tender opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WP2.2: Mechanical Properties Testing

Notice Description

The Materials Characterisation and Heavy Structures Laboratories have two roles: 1. To provide engineering students with a hands-on experience of materials characterisation and analysis techniques using industry standard equipment and testing methods. 2. To provide a facility for materials characterisation and analysis of a broad range of engineering materials and small components for research and commercial applications.

Lot Information

Mechanical Test Machines

The Materials Characterisation and Heavy Structures Laboratories have two roles: 1. To provide engineering students with a hands-on experience of materials characterisation and analysis techniques using industry standard equipment and testing methods. 2. To provide a facility for materials characterisation and analysis of a broad range of engineering materials and small components for research and commercial applications.

2

Non-Contacting Video Extensometer

Hardness Test Machine

Micro-Hardness Tester

Impact Test Machine

Motorized Pendulum Impact Tester

Concrete Compression Test Machine

Four-Column Compression Test Machine

Upgrade Existing Mechanical Test Machines

Firmware and Software Upgrade

On-Site Relocation of Existing Test Machines

On-Site Relocation of Existing Test Machines

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03668d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009676-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

31710000 - Electronic equipment

31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

45350000 - Mechanical installations

48000000 - Software package and information systems

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£802,940 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Plymouth
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England), TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Controls Testing

DWE Scientific

Instron - Division of ITW Ltd

ZwickRoell

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