Award

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Planning

25 Sep 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde recently completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester. This contract, valued at £211,000 GBP, is part of an open procurement procedure above the GPA threshold, related to research and development equipment for the Electronic and Electrical Engineering department. The procurement process began with a planned stage in September 2024, progressed to an active tender stage in November 2024, with bids closing on 12th December 2024, and was ultimately awarded in July 2025. The final delivery and installation of the equipment will take place at the University's Glasgow campus, aligning with Innovate UK’s ZEST1 Zero Emissions for Sustainable Transport Project. The contract was awarded to HOPE EXCELLENCE (HONG KONG) LIMITED following a competitive process that emphasised both cost and quality.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development equipment, especially those with capabilities in advanced mechanical testing systems. Companies adept in providing complex integrated solutions and with a focus on sustainable technology development stand to benefit from participating in similar tenders. The nature of the equipment—utilized for innovative research in cryogenic aviation propulsion systems and mechanical characterisation of materials—suits suppliers that can offer technologically sophisticated products and services, enabling business growth in cutting-edge science and engineering sectors. SMEs, especially those with an emphasis on export, should consider the potential to showcase their expertise in highly specialised equipment and align with major university-led research projects.

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Notice Title

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester

Notice Description

This Award Notice relates to an open tender above the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods related to research and development equipment required by the Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) department at the University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority). The Contracting Authority seeks to award the contract to a single supplier. The supplier shall undertake the contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester. The Contracting Authority will require the equipment to be delivered, installed and commissioned on campus at the University of Strathclyde. The equipment is grant funded and aligned to Innovate UK's (UKRI) ZEST1 Zero Emissions for Sustainable Transport Project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a cryogenic mechanical tester. The Contracting Authority anticipates that the contract will be for a duration of twenty (20) months. The Contracting Authority requires the awarded supplier to fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: 1 The offered equipment must be able to tensile/compres/bend/torsion samples. 2 The offered equipment must be have the ability to test samples between 20 Kelvin and room temperature. 3 The offered equipment must have the ability to accurately control and measure the sample temperature between 20 Kelvin and room temperature, with less than 1K error. 4 The offered equipment must have the ability to apply and monitor parameters during tensile/compres/bend/torsion testing. 5 The offered equipment must have the ability to inject hydrogen gas for tested samples before the testing. 6 The offered equipment must store or output data from thermal/load sensors. 7 The offered solution must include self-aligning tooling. 8 The testing rig of the offered equipment must have a minimum class 0.5 load cell for ranges 0-100kN as laid out in the ISO standard 376:2011. 9 The temperature of the offered solution must be controlled automatically using a temperature controller. 10 The offered equipment must be able to export to Microsoft Excel and CSV file format.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000778918
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535251
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38425500 - Strength estimation apparatus

38425700 - Surface tension measuring instruments

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£211,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months 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
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Natasha Murray
Contact Email
natasha.murray@strath.ac.uk, procurementenquiries@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOPE EXCELLENCE (HONG KONG

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514931
    The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester - The Prior Information Notice (PIN) invitation relates to an open tender above the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods related to research and development equipment required by the Electronic and Electrical Engineering department at the University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority). The Contracting Authority envisions a single supplier shall undertake the contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester. The equipment will likely be delivered, installed and commissioned on campus at the University of Strathclyde. Potential Tenderers who believe they can fulfill the high level specification detailed in this PIN, will be sent a market research questionnaire to review in full, complete and submit to the Contracting authority. Notes of Interest in this notice are required by 11:00am on the 30th of September 2024.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518149
    The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester - This Notice relates to an open tender above the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods related to research and development equipment required by the Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) department at the University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority). The Contracting Authority envisions a single supplier shall undertake the contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester. The Contracting Authority will require the equipment to be delivered, installed and commissioned on campus at the University of Strathclyde. The equipment is grant funded and aligned to Innovate UK's (UKRI) ZEST1 Zero Emissions for Sustainable Transport Project. entails research into High Temperature Superconductors (HTS). The equipment will be used to mechanically characterize composite/metal/superconductor materials that will be used in cryogenic aviation propulsion systems.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535251
    The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester - This Award Notice relates to an open tender above the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods related to research and development equipment required by the Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) department at the University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority). The Contracting Authority seeks to award the contract to a single supplier. The supplier shall undertake the contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester. The Contracting Authority will require the equipment to be delivered, installed and commissioned on campus at the University of Strathclyde. The equipment is grant funded and aligned to Innovate UK's (UKRI) ZEST1 Zero Emissions for Sustainable Transport Project.

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