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LU00965 - X Lab Extreme

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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19 Mar 2025 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough University, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "LU00965 - X Lab Extreme," which falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Located in Loughborough, the award was granted through a direct procurement method to DSI Europe GmbH, with the project involving the supply of the unique Gleeble 3800 system. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract period set from 31st March 2025 to 30th September 2025. Notably, this direct award was necessitated by the specific funding requirements from the Wolfson Foundation, which called for the establishment of unique research facilities unavailable from any other supplier. Key document publication occurred on 19th March 2025, with the final signature scheduled for 28th March 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in advanced laboratory equipment and precision testing instruments. Companies specializing in high-end scientific research apparatus, particularly those capable of providing unique, high-temperature testing equipment, stand to benefit. With Loughborough University seeking an exclusive experimental system produced solely by Dynamic Systems Inc., businesses with niche capabilities in cutting-edge academic research support could find new avenues for growth and collaboration through similar procurement requests. This tender underscores the significance of catering to specialised research requirements, providing a potential competitive edge for innovative suppliers meeting exact specifications.

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Notice Title

LU00965 - X Lab Extreme

Notice Description

The equipment includes the Gleeble 3800, featuring a unique system of LUMet, and Cryogenic Quenching. For the Ultra-High Temperature upgrade kit, it provides capabilities for both conductive and non-conductive material testing as unique enhancements and only available for Loughborough. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=934934026

Procurement Information

The University was successful in winning the highly competitive funding provided by Wolfson Foundation for this. One of the main requirements by the funder was an establishment of unique research facilities. As a result, Loughborough will get a unique - the only one in Europe - experimental system that is produced only by Dynamic Systems Inc. (its European office DSI Europe GmbH is mentioned in the contract). No other company can produce the system with these capabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010126-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,024,139 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anna Ellis
Contact Email
a.ellis@lboro.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01509 228186

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3TU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DSI EUROPE

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