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3015 Multiaxial Axial-Torsional Fatigue Testing System

Nottingham Trent University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 12:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 May 2026 at 10:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 13:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University procured a multiaxial axial-torsional fatigue testing system for research and testing applications. The required equipment is a fatigue-rated electromechanical, non-hydraulic system capable of applying axial and torsional loads simultaneously and independently. It must support static and dynamic testing in tension, compression and combined loading modes. The purchase covers testing and measuring equipment, including apparatus for estimating structure and strength, with associated services. The system is intended for delivery and use in the United Kingdom by Nottingham Trent University, based in Nottingham. The requirement is principally for goods, with services also included. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and is relevant to manufacturers and specialist suppliers of materials-testing, mechanical-testing or laboratory test systems.

This completed procurement used a single lot and an open procedure. The tender submission deadline was 9 March 2026, with enquiries closing on 2 March 2026; the evaluation period ended on 15 April 2026. Two bids were received. Instron was awarded the contract on 18 May 2026 for £270,122 excluding VAT (£324,147 including VAT). The contract was signed on 29 July 2026 for £326,834 excluding VAT (£392,200 including VAT), and runs from 29 July 2026 to 31 July 2031. Evaluation weighted commercial whole-life cost over five years at 35%, technical compliance at 41%, service delivery at 10%, sustainability at 10%, and collaboration and strategic partnership at 4%. Payment is due 30 days in arrears after a correct invoice.

This procurement demonstrates demand from a university for a complete, research-grade axial-torsional fatigue-testing solution rather than a standalone machine. A credible future competitor would need to supply electromechanical equipment capable of independent simultaneous axial and torsional loading across static, dynamic, tension, compression and combined testing. Strong bids would need demonstrable control systems, software and PC hardware, together with robust technical compliance evidence. The requirement also favours suppliers able to manage delivery, installation, commissioning, user training, warranty and maintenance as an integrated service. Whole-life cost was the largest single evaluation consideration, so lifecycle pricing and support arrangements matter alongside the initial equipment specification. Useful differentiators include collaborative working, sustainability commitments, responsive engineering support, transducer recalibration and comprehensive on-site warranty repairs covering travel, parts and labour.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3015 Multiaxial Axial-Torsional Fatigue Testing System

Notice Description

A fatigue-rated electromechanical (non-hydraulic) axial-torsional testing system capable of simultaneous and independently controlled axial and torsional loading, suitable for static and dynamic testing in tension, compression, and combined modes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074121-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38425400 - Structure estimation apparatus

38425500 - Strength estimation apparatus

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£270,122 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£326,834 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottingham Trent University
Additional Buyers

Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Instron

Further Information

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