Planning

Market Engagement for the procurement of a Load Cell Testing Machine and Tensile-Testing Machine

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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15 May 2026 at 14:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 May 2026 at 13:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to acquire a Load Cell Testing Machine and a Tensile-Testing Machine. As a sub-central government public authority, the University has issued a preliminary market engagement notice under the legal framework of Welsh devolved regulations, aimed at gathering information from potential suppliers. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in this engagement via eTenderWales by 22 May 2026. The procurement relates to the industry category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments, and the expected procurement value is set at £200,000 GBP, with a gross amount in excess of £2,400,000 GBP. The market engagement notice was published on 15 May 2026, with any further notices anticipated by 1 June 2026. The project is marked as planning, with an anticipated contract period commencing on 1 July 2026 and concluding on 31 August 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of providing the specific testing machines required. The engagement focuses on informing and refining the potential procurement process, which may lead to a full procurement tender at a later date. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project is noted for its suitability for these groups. Engaging in this tender could help businesses not only enhance their portfolio with a prestigious institution like the University of South Wales but also foster growth by aligning their offerings with educational and institutional needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement for the procurement of a Load Cell Testing Machine and Tensile-Testing Machine

Notice Description

The University of South Wales is undertaking preliminary market engagement to seek supplier feedback on a potential future procurement of specialist testing equipment. At this stage, the University is inviting suppliers to review and comment on the emerging requirements to help inform and refine any subsequent tender documentation. This engagement is for information-gathering only and does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to procure.

Planning Information

We are asking suppliers to answer some questions based on a potential requirement - to do this suppliers must access the market engagement via eTenderWales at the following link: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/97663575019E2BEFD34A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044998-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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