Planning

The supply of a drop weight impact testing equipment

GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Glyndwr University, located in Wrexham, is initiating a procurement process for the supply of drop weight impact testing equipment. This tender falls under the goods category and is part of a planning stage for expressions of interest. Interested suppliers must respond with their informal expressions of interest by 12:00pm on 3rd December 2021. The successful bidder will need to ensure delivery, supply, and installation of the equipment by the deadline of 31st March 2022, adhering to the specified technical requirements.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in manufacturing testing and measuring machines, particularly those with capabilities in specialised equipment installation. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with technical specifications, including calibration and material requirements, would be well-suited to compete. Suppliers in the testing apparatus sector should consider this tender, especially those familiar with the aerospace industry, as the equipment will support collaborative research and enterprise activities at the university's Advanced Composites Training and Development Centre.

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Notice Title

The supply of a drop weight impact testing equipment

Notice Description

Wrexham Glyndwr University has an extensive Composites laboratory based at the Advanced Composites Training and Development Centre in Broughton which is a joint activity with Airbus.This laboratory is used for teaching, research and enterprise activities. There is also collaboration within the university with the OpTIC centre and this as well as commercial opportunities to an extent governs the requirements of the equipment which is available and the capability of the laboratory.We are looking to identify and source suppliers that can supply a drop weight impact tester equipment which fulfils the following technical requirements, which are outlined below:Ability to make measurements in the temperature range -70 to 150oCAnti-rebound deviceAccredited calibration of the systemHigh resonance frequency. Expectation is that this would be greater than 75 kHzSupport stand for compression after impact testing of composites and also Boeing Compression after impact future for subsequent edgewise testing of the damaged specimens. Both must be completely compliant with ASTM D7137 or D7137MWide impact energy range with an expectation that this is from 0.6 to 800 JPiezo electric instrumented tub 16mm diameter in accordance with ASTM D7136 and Airbus AITM 1.0010The Equipment MUST be manufactured, supplied, delivered and Installed BEFORE 31 March 2022 due to grant funding terms and conditions.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=116195.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-116195
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116195
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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)

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Arwel Staples
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 2AW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

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