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title: "Single-axis Test Machine"
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# Single-axis Test Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00343bd4-15cd-422f-8e57-a059109cda1b

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is seeking to procure a Single-axis Test Machine for its new Healthcare Engineering Laboratory, aiming to conduct tests related to orthopaedic biomechanics and bioengineering applications. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically under the classification of electromechanical equipment (CPV code 31720000). The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th July 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 10th July 2017 and will extend for a three-year period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the public sector and increase their market presence. Companies with capabilities in the production or supply of advanced electromechanical equipment would be well-suited to compete, especially those that can meet the specific testing requirements set by the University of Exeter for its innovative healthcare-focused projects.

## Notice

The University of Exeter, College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences are looking to purchase a single-axis test machine for the new Healthcare engineering laboratory. The system will be used to complete a variety of tests relating to orthopaedic biomechanics and bioengineering applications, which will be conducted over a wide range of loading magnitudes and frequencies. This procedure is a capability study to formally test the market and not an open tender. Please see the attached document on the University's eTendering site CTM for full details. ALL correspondence regarding this process hould be submitted via CTM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d6faa33-4403-4f55-b797-6044306ce0bd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2017 - 10 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2017 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d6faa33-4403-4f55-b797-6044306ce0bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d6faa33-4403-4f55-b797-6044306ce0bd
  27th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=20704&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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