3015 Multiaxial Axial-Torsional Fatigue Testing System

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2026 at 09:27

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University has awarded a contract for a Multiaxial Axial-Torsional Fatigue Testing System, completing the procurement process initiated in February 2026. The procurement, under an open procedure as per UKPGA 2023/54, addressed the need for an electromechanical testing system at their Nottingham location, classified under the "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring" sector. Key dates include the contract award notice released on 18th May 2026, with the contract period set to start 1st June 2026, ending on 31st July 2029.

Businesses operating in the manufacturing and testing equipment sectors, particularly those focused on technological innovations and fulfilling large-scale public contracts, would find such opportunities valuable for growth. This tender, suitable for SMEs, demonstrates a healthy competitive field, as evidenced by two final stage bids, including an SME bid. Companies with expertise in high-precision testing systems, offering both goods and accompanying services like installation and maintenance, are poised to benefit from responding to similar tenders in the future.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045245-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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, DIVISION OF ITW

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