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title: "High Temperature LCF Machine"
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# High Temperature LCF Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b233f61-84ed-40d1-b8d0-cc118b86ffae

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed a public procurement process for the "High Temperature LCF Machine", a testing machine essential for conducting LCF and creep tests. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically machines and apparatus for testing and measuring (CPV code: 38540000). The contract, valued at £90,900, was awarded on 11 April 2017, following an open tender procedure. The contract period runs from 28 April 2017 to 27 July 2017, with delivery set in Bristol, within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of testing machinery and equipment. Companies specialising in machinery design, engineering, or production services would find this tender particularly relevant. As the procurement was carried out openly, it encourages both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms to participate, contributing to potential business growth in a specialised industry sector.

## Notice

A single electromechanically actuated test machine, complete with high temperature furnace and side contacting extensometer for LCF and Creep Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324834e4-8002-4fa0-8065-57a30e94555c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2017 - 27 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,900 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS2 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZWICK TESTING MACHINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2017 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324834e4-8002-4fa0-8065-57a30e94555c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324834e4-8002-4fa0-8065-57a30e94555c
  9th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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