--- title: "2495/008/MY/CYMRU/20 Mechanical Testing System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-11bce4a9-e778-4997-81da-af1e222555c2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11bce4a9-e778-4997-81da-af1e222555c2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11bce4a9-e778-4997-81da-af1e222555c2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11bce4a9-e778-4997-81da-af1e222555c2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-02-18" --- # 2495/008/MY/CYMRU/20 Mechanical Testing System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11bce4a9-e778-4997-81da-af1e222555c2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11bce4a9-e778-4997-81da-af1e222555c2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11bce4a9-e778-4997-81da-af1e222555c2.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently conducting a procurement process for a Mechanical Testing System, aimed at improving compliance assessments for food packaging materials and technologies. This tender falls within the industry category of technical testing services, with completion required by 3rd March 2020 at noon (UK time). The procurement is classified as 'goods' and follows a non-EU open procedure as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract period is expected to begin on 8th March 2020 and conclude on 31st July 2020, with the delivery location in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of mechanical testing equipment or related services, particularly those with expertise in food industry standards such as BS/EN/ISO, ASTM, and BRC. Companies specialising in systems testing, software testing, and development services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could facilitate business growth by positioning competitors to establish or strengthen relationships with a prominent academic institution, potentially leading to further collaborations in research or development projects. ## Notice Mechanical Testing System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Mechanical Testing System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, CYMRU. Scope of Requirement The mechanical test system will be used to assess the compliance of newly developed food packaging materials and technologies with current and future standards relating to the food industry. These standards may include some or all of those issued by BS/EN/ISO, ASTM, BRC etc. The specification includes the test system, an environmental chamber for carrying out tests under a range of conditions, and fixtures for carrying out testing for variable angle peel strength, ball compression resistance and puncture force. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a non- EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 3rd March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5a500c-a22c-4ddf-b832-76fcc54266bc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Mar 2020 - 31 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 SHEFFIELD | | Locality | ROTHERHAM | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S60 5TZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Rother Vale | | Westminster constituency | Rotherham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 71632000 - Technical testing services - 72212984 - Program testing software development services - 72254000 - Software testing - 72254100 - Systems testing services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2020 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5a500c-a22c-4ddf-b832-76fcc54266bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5a500c-a22c-4ddf-b832-76fcc54266bc 18th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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