--- title: "Purchase of Dynamic Mechanical Analyser At LANCASTER UNIVERISTY" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17817c07-4fbd-4fda-8670-e06e51d1ab87" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17817c07-4fbd-4fda-8670-e06e51d1ab87" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17817c07-4fbd-4fda-8670-e06e51d1ab87.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17817c07-4fbd-4fda-8670-e06e51d1ab87.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-01-27" --- # Purchase of Dynamic Mechanical Analyser At LANCASTER UNIVERISTY Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17817c07-4fbd-4fda-8670-e06e51d1ab87 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17817c07-4fbd-4fda-8670-e06e51d1ab87) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17817c07-4fbd-4fda-8670-e06e51d1ab87.json) ## Summary Lancaster University is seeking tenders for the procurement of a Dynamic Mechanical Analyser (DMA) to be installed in their materials preparation laboratory within the School of Engineering. This tender falls under the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)'. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 24th February 2025. The contract is scheduled to begin on 10th March 2025 and end on 9th March 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the expected contract value ranges from £100,000 to £120,000. The DMA is intended to support academic research, student training, and local industries, and it must be delivered and operational by 28th March 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for enterprises involved in the manufacturing and supply of scientific and precision instruments. Companies specialising in dynamic mechanical analysis technology and capable of meeting the specified requirements for a wide range of materials and operating conditions would find this tender particularly advantageous. The project also provides an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the educational sector and academic research collaborations. SMEs and VCSE organisations may find this tender challenging given the stipulated criteria, but larger businesses with a robust supply chain and technical expertise are particularly well-suited to compete. ## Notice The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery and installation of a dynamic mechanical analyser (DMA). The dynamic mechanical analyser must be able to measure the transient mechanical properties of a wide range of materials, from soft hydrogels to metals, over a range of load modalities, i.e. tension, compression and bending, in several different possible forms, such as fibres, films and bulk materials. It is to operate over a range of frequencies and environmental conditions (both cryogenic and highly elevated temperatures for creep testing). The DMA will be installed in a materials preparation laboratory within the School of Engineering and will be used to support academic research, student training and local industries. The equipment is expected to be installed by the 28th of March 2025. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dab4c6-1439-4427-a0b1-dabfac431ece | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 27 Jan 2025 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dab4c6-1439-4427-a0b1-dabfac431ece ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dab4c6-1439-4427-a0b1-dabfac431ece 27th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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