--- title: "The Bridge Equipment - Tribology Analysis System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-28326f8c-40f8-457d-9d39-cb160aeb0c88" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28326f8c-40f8-457d-9d39-cb160aeb0c88" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28326f8c-40f8-457d-9d39-cb160aeb0c88.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28326f8c-40f8-457d-9d39-cb160aeb0c88.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN" published: "2022-01-20" --- # The Bridge Equipment - Tribology Analysis System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28326f8c-40f8-457d-9d39-cb160aeb0c88 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28326f8c-40f8-457d-9d39-cb160aeb0c88) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28326f8c-40f8-457d-9d39-cb160aeb0c88.json) ## Summary The procurement process for a tribology analysis system has been completed by the University of Lincoln, based in Lincoln, England. This contract, valued at £113,640, falls under the category of 'Instrumentation and control equipment' and was conducted through a Request for Quotation method. The contract period started on 13 December 2021 and will extend until 1 July 2022. The initiative is part of a broader Bridge scheme aimed at enhancing research and development capabilities within Lincolnshire's engineering and materials sector, supported by funding from the European Regional Development Fund and the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing high-precision technical equipment, particularly those focused on instrumentation and mechanical analysis. Businesses that specialise in manufacturing or supplying scientific and engineering tools will find themselves well-suited to participate in future contracts of this nature, especially as the University of Lincoln's Advanced Engineering and Research Centre continues to seek innovative solutions to support its collaborative research initiatives. ## Notice This is a contract award notice for the purchase of a tribology analysis system to analyse a wide range of wear and mechanical properties of solid materials, including friction, wear and scratching. The system supports a wide range of loading force and travel speed, in both linear and rotary configurations. Samples can be tested in lubricated conditions, including at controlled temperature up to 500 degC. The system also includes a control computer and data analysis software. The instrument is intended for use within the University of Lincoln's Advanced Engineering and Research and Development Building (The Bridge). Hosted by the University of Lincoln, The Bridge is a new Engineering and Materials Research and Development (R&D) centre that sits at the heart of, and serves, Lincolnshire's science and technology sector. The Bridge R&D centre is designed to be a collaborative research facility acting as a bridge between industry partners and the University. The purchase made under this contract award notice is part of the Bridge scheme which is externally funded by the European Regional Development Fund along with the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (GLLEP) via the Single Local Growth Fund. The University has carried out a Request for Quotation process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77adf99a-3818-4f65-8f7e-04554c005735 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Request for Quotation | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 1 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £113,640 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £113,640 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN6 7TS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Boultham | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | C N TECHNICAL SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment ## Release History - 20 Jan 2022 at 08:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77adf99a-3818-4f65-8f7e-04554c005735 - 19 Jan 2022 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77adf99a-3818-4f65-8f7e-04554c005735 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77adf99a-3818-4f65-8f7e-04554c005735 20th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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