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title: "LU00615 - Outdoor Test Cells"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1781d10b-3e17-4df4-b97a-36a64124b5a2"
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buyer: "LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-09-06"
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# LU00615 - Outdoor Test Cells

Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1781d10b-3e17-4df4-b97a-36a64124b5a2

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## Summary

The tender titled "LU00615 - Outdoor Test Cells" has been issued by Loughborough University, aimed at the procurement of two outdoor test cells for assessing thermal performance and novel thermal storage systems. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method is open, with the tender period ending on 4th October 2018. The delivery location is within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and the contract is set to commence on 1st November 2018, lasting until 15th March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment, construction materials, and energy efficiency solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find a conducive environment to compete, leveraging their agility to innovate and provide bespoke solutions. Companies with expertise in thermal performance testing or manufacturers of thermal storage systems could particularly benefit from this opportunity, aligning well with the university's objectives in enhancing building energy performance.

## Notice

Two identical outdoor test cells, comprising a test room and a service room for characterising the thermal performance/U-value of building facade elements under external ambient conditions are required. In addition the test cells will be used to characterise the ability of a selection of novel thermal storage systems to meet winter heat loads and reduce summer overheating.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db376e6f-8c13-4693-bc1a-2c00d898b8ba |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 3TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2018 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db376e6f-8c13-4693-bc1a-2c00d898b8ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db376e6f-8c13-4693-bc1a-2c00d898b8ba
  6th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Loughborough:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./5C825V4P69
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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