Award

Servohydraulic Fatigue Testing Machine

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 17:03

Award

03 Jul 2025 at 12:08

TenderUpdate

02 Apr 2025 at 08:30

Tender

01 Apr 2025 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University recently completed an open procurement process for the acquisition of a Servohydraulic Fatigue Testing Machine. The contract, valued at £259,258 GBP, was awarded on 21st August 2025 and the equipment delivery is scheduled from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. This purchase aligns with the university's strategic plan to enhance their School of Engineering and Built Environment's capabilities. The testing machine includes a temperature-controlled chamber and additional accessories such as contact extensometers and clip gauges. The procurement falls under the 'Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring' industry category, with the entire process completed within the region of UKE32, United Kingdom.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced engineering equipment and related services. Large businesses like Instron - Division of ITW Ltd stand to benefit, having successfully secured the contract to supply the equipment. The open procedure method allowed diverse suppliers to participate, offering prospects for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to align their products with university needs. Future opportunities could arise, particularly in areas supporting maintenance or software development for scientific equipment, making it an attractive avenue for both large scale operations and niche market players aiming at educational institutional contracts.

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Notice Title

Servohydraulic Fatigue Testing Machine

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University is purchasing a Servo Hydraulic Fatigue Testing System with all the essential requirements listed in the ITT tender documents. The purchase will also include a chamber for temperature-controlled testing, contact extensometers, clip gauges for CT Specimens, and LVDT'S for flexural/compression testing plus a 2-year warranty. The equipment is part of a long-term plan to ensure that the University continues to offer an up-to-date, industry-relevant experience to our students and that we teach innovative cutting edge technologies that not only add to the student experience but also the credibility of the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended with the supplier if Sheffield Hallam University decides to take out a extended service and maintenance contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fba7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051049-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£259,258 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£259,258 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTRON - DIVISION OF ITW

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