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QUB272025 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of an Instrumented Drop Weight Impact Tester for characterisation of the mechanical properties polymer and composite materials

Queen's University Belfast

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27 Jun 2025 at 11:01

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 09:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has completed the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of an Instrumented Drop Weight Impact Tester. This equipment is intended for the characterisation of the mechanical properties of polymer and composite materials. The contract, now in the award stage, was valued at £157,681 and signed on 27th June 2025. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 38000000 for laboratory, optical and precision equipment, was conducted using an open procedure. The instrument is to be delivered and maintained in Belfast, and the awarded supplier for this contract is Instron Division of ITW Ltd.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with capabilities in polymers and composite materials. Companies fitting this profile, including SMEs like Instron Division of ITW Ltd, can benefit from such contracts by enhancing their portfolio and gaining valuable experience in high-demand equipment provision. Additionally, the contract's long-term maintenance and ancillary item provision offer ongoing business prospects that contribute to sustainable growth and consistent revenue streams. Businesses with expertise in advanced testing and measurement equipment are well-suited to compete and excel in this type of procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QUB272025 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of an Instrumented Drop Weight Impact Tester for characterisation of the mechanical properties polymer and composite materials

Notice Description

Queen's University of Belfast wishes to procure an Instrumented Drop Weight Impact Tester, to measure impact strength of polymer and composite materials and the damage resistance of composite materials

Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's University Belfast requires a contract for Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of an Instrumented Drop Weight Impact Tester for characterisation of the mechanical properties polymer and composite materials

Options: options to extend for ongoing maintenance and the purchase of consumables, ancillary items and complimentary goods for further periods of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment

Renewal: options to extend for ongoing maintenance and the purchase of consumables, ancillary items and complimentary goods for further periods of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035673-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,681 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Instron Division of ITW Ltd

Further Information

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