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title: "SHEAR AND TENSILE TESTING OF BOLTS"
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# SHEAR AND TENSILE TESTING OF BOLTS

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25240d7c-4935-40a5-a97f-330ff6bca52b

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## Summary

The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance is seeking tenders for the project titled "Shear and Tensile Testing of Bolts", which falls under the technical testing services industry category. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, having been published on 17th December 2019, with a closing date for submissions set for 15th January 2020. The project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom and has a budget range of £60,000 to £90,000 for the contract period running from 31st January 2020 to 30th May 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those offering destructive testing of materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may be particularly well-suited to participate, leveraging their agility and specialised expertise to potentially secure this contract. Companies involved in the validation of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models would find this tender especially relevant, as the testing aims to inform the development of nuclear transport packages.

## Notice

The Contractor shall carry out a destructive programme of various bolt grades and sizes, loaded in double shear, single shear and tension. The purpose of the testing is to measure force and displacement throughout the tests that can be used to validate Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models. From the validated FEA models INS can infer failure criteria of the bolts and bars which can be used as acceptance criteria during development of nuclear transport packages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9782e9e3-3404-4ce7-8224-5998b40bd5b4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2020 - 30 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44531400 - Bolts
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2019 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9782e9e3-3404-4ce7-8224-5998b40bd5b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9782e9e3-3404-4ce7-8224-5998b40bd5b4
  17th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12265&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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