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Equipment for DURALAB Facility - Weathering Chambers

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University is seeking to procure equipment for its DURALAB (Durability and Characterisation Laboratory) facility, focusing specifically on weathering chambers. This contract, categorized under goods, is currently in the award stage following a tender process that started on 21st October 2021. The procurement method adopted is open, allowing eligibility for competitive bids. The submission period concluded on 10th November 2021 and the award decision was finalised by 26th November 2021. The project is aimed at enhancing testing capabilities for various materials, with a focus on infrastructure materials and biomedical devices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment and precision instruments sector, particularly those offering advanced weathering and corrosion testing chambers. Companies that can supply high-quality laboratory and optical equipment, as well as those experienced in multidisciplinary testing methodologies, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts not only opens doors to collaboration with a prominent educational institution but also contributes to the growth of innovative testing solutions in the industry.

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Notice Title

Equipment for DURALAB Facility - Weathering Chambers

Notice Description

The aim of this procurement process is to purchase two pieces of equipment which will be used in the creation of a new multidisciplinary testing facility named DURALAB (Durability and Characterisation Laboratory) or accelerated weathering/ageing and long-term durability testing of a wide variety of materials (e.g., infrastructure materials, artefacts, biomedical devices, plastics, food, biological samples).This Contract is separated into two Lots:Lot 1: Cyclic Corrosion ChamberLot 2: UV Weathering ChamberBidders can bid for one or more Lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-115090
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115090
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Andrea Djordjevic
Contact Email
djordjevica@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Q-LAB EUROPE

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