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title: "23/SJM/005 Mechanical Tester"
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# 23/SJM/005 Mechanical Tester

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-307789b5-9553-4be9-a64f-ec6046f8b597

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth is seeking mechanical testing equipment for teaching, research, and projects related to advanced materials and manufacturing. The tender, titled "23/SJM/005 Mechanical Tester," is currently in the tender stage under an open procedure. The procurement process is located in Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom. The deadline for submitting bids is April 4, 2024, and the contract period will run from April 19, 2024, to March 4, 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses supplying instruments for checking physical characteristics and machines for testing and measuring. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are suitable candidates to compete for this contract. By providing versatile testing machines, companies in the goods sector can find growth opportunities through engaging with the University of Portsmouth. Interested businesses can access further details and express interest on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage.

## Notice

23/SJM/005 Mechanical Testing Equipment Mechanical testing equipment is needed for teaching, research and projects in the area of advanced materials and manufacturing at the University of Portsmouth. We are looking for two versatile testing machines, with a range of functionalities, that are easy to use. The lab needs to be equipped with mechanical testing equipment divided into two lots: Lot 1 - Mechanical testing equipment 100kN Lot 2 - Mechanical testing equipment 1kN Suppliers may bid for one or both items, each item will be awarded separately. To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e32ce524-3df2-45f5-92f8-020e33ad8ce3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2024 - 4 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2024 at 16:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e32ce524-3df2-45f5-92f8-020e33ad8ce3
- 4 Mar 2024 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e32ce524-3df2-45f5-92f8-020e33ad8ce3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e32ce524-3df2-45f5-92f8-020e33ad8ce3
  19th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/

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