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INSTRON 34FM-100 Universal Test System

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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25 Sep 2025 at 14:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the project titled "INSTRON 34FM-100 Universal Test System" was carried out by the UK Atomic Energy Authority, based in Oxfordshire, at the Culham Science Centre. This tender falls under the industry category of "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring" and pertains to the region designated as UKJ14 within the United Kingdom. This contract was awarded on the 25th of September 2025, following a procurement stage that focused on direct acquisition below the competition threshold. The procurement method employed was 'direct', and the process was identified by the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The active contract for the awarded project commenced on the 24th of September 2025 and is set to conclude by the 26th of November 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying testing and measurement apparatus. The project was awarded to INSTRON, ITW Ltd, a large-scale supplier in the particular sector, indicating a demand for specialised equipment that meets precise standards and requirements, such as accurate speed and force measurements, compatibility with high-temperature testing, and compatibility with existing equipment systems. This contract is particularly appealing for companies with the capability to provide advanced measurement technologies and equipment that adhere to the specified constraints, thus contributing to business growth in these niche markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INSTRON 34FM-100 Universal Test System

Notice Description

100kN load cell reversible (tension/compression, so it has to be a Universal Test System) * Velocities of cross hair 0.1mm/min to 1 mm/min (typical range of usage) * Floor mounted (to achieve large travel) * Length of crosshead travel min 1m, 1.4m with grips attached (to be compatible with existing test equipment and test needs) * Effective sample width ~ 0.5m (rail frame width) * Accuracy for both speed and force equal or better than 0.5% (Force is +/-0.5% of reading down to 1/250th of load cell and +/-1% of reading down to 1/500th of capacity, Speed accuracy +/-0.2% of set speed) * Compatible with high temperature tests ~1000C (whether as is or with a test chamber attached)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a251
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059792-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,947 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jordan Luker
Contact Email
jordan.luker@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTRON, ITW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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