Award

Drop Tower System

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

01 Feb 2024 at 11:43

Award

23 Jan 2024 at 15:47

Tender

01 Nov 2023 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Robert Gordon University has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Drop Tower System under the main procurement category of goods. The procurement stage was initiated with a tender and progressed to an award. The contract was signed on January 23, 2024, with a value of £116,252. The system was purchased from the supplier Instron. The procurement was crucial for impact testing within the School of Engineering, supporting teaching and research at the University.

This procurement opportunity for the Drop Tower System presents a chance for suppliers in the testing and measuring apparatus industry. The Robert Gordon University sought the equipment to enhance its facilities for educational and research purposes. Businesses involved in manufacturing, installation services, repair and maintenance, as well as technical testing services, could find this opportunity suitable for competition. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing fair competition and a transparent process for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

Drop Tower System

Notice Description

RGU is required to purchase one universal testing machine (Drop Tower System) for impact testing within the School of Engineering. It is seen as key piece of equipment to support teaching and research at the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0410ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003337-2024
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£227,678 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
h.gowen@rgu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224262000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DWE SCIENTIFIC

INSTRON

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