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Materials Testing System

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Materials Testing System" was conducted by Heriot-Watt University, located at Riccarton, Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the education industry and is classified as an open tender. The contract was awarded on 19th March 2021, with a contract value of £91,298. The items specified were delivered to the university's Riccarton Campus. This procurement process was initiated to replace an outdated system that is specifically designed to work with existing equipment from the same manufacturer, facilitating a seamless integration for ongoing research activities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the materials testing and laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in systems capable of compatibility with existing equipment from established manufacturers. Companies that can offer advanced technical solutions or have experience within the educational sector may find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. The focus on a specific supplier due to technical requirements highlights the potential for niche market entrants who can meet the specific criteria outlined in such contracts.

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Notice Title

Materials Testing System

Notice Description

Materials testing system with wedge action grips, jaws, 3 point bend test capacity for analysis of various materials.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: This is a specialist piece of equipment that must work seamlessly with other equipment provided by the same manufacturer. This purchase is as a direct replacement for a 37 year old system from the same manufacturer. Over recent years we have acquired many accessories that are needed for sample analysis that are only compatible with another a system from teh same manufactuer. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000648129
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409912
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,298 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
c.naismith@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314514446

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTRON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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