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title: "Universal Testing Machine - Tribology"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED"
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# Universal Testing Machine - Tribology

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19c92b4e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited is conducting a procurement process for a Universal Testing Machine (Tribology) as part of its National Formulation Centre in the North East of England. The procurement is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with an estimated contract value of £250,000 and a minimum value of £150,000. The open tender period has concluded, with bids accepted until 30 September 2016. The awarded contract began on 21 December 2016 and will run until 18 December 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory equipment, particularly those that can design, manufacture, or supply tribological testing machines. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this competitive tender, which allows for growth in the precision testing sector. Companies with expertise in friction, lubrication, and materials wear measurement will be particularly well positioned to successfully engage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Requirement for a Universal Testing Machine (Tribology) or CPI's National Formulation Centre. The device is required for the measurement of properties such as the friction, lubrication and wear over a wide range of surface contact and environmental conditions. For full details please download the tender document at www.uk-cpi.com/tenders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e8e9840-c710-4300-9663-8407255686fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2016 - 18 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,575 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER AXS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2016 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e8e9840-c710-4300-9663-8407255686fd
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aebcf412-315c-49b5-ace3-a4337148c9f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e8e9840-c710-4300-9663-8407255686fd
  21st December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aebcf412-315c-49b5-ace3-a4337148c9f6
  25th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17ba36c7-6d78-4fd6-b8c4-88eb143a31c5
  Tender Documents
- http://www.uk-cpi.com/tenders
  Please visit the CPI website to officially register interst to ensure you are kept up to date with any changes made
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20262fa0-1485-4ede-9105-f9147e88572d
  Tender Documents

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