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title: "Portable X-Ray Residual Stress Measurement Equipment"
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# Portable X-Ray Residual Stress Measurement Equipment

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36db16fc-76bc-44a2-99de-0d7cb1296d9a

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## Summary

The University of Warwick is seeking suppliers for the procurement of Portable X-Ray Residual Stress Measurement Equipment, essential for measuring residual stresses in steel samples. This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender was published on 14th August 2017, with a submission deadline set for 12pm on 11th September 2017. The relevant deliveries are to be made in Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 28th September 2017 and concluding on 27th September 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of laboratory and precision measuring equipment, particularly those that qualify as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in advanced materials testing or those that manufacture X-ray diffractometers may find this procurement process particularly advantageous. Potential bidders should ensure they can meet the stringent requirements outlined in the tender documents and adhere to the specified timelines to maximise their chances of success.

## Notice

The University of Warwick, WMG, has a requirement to purchase an accurate and safe portable X-ray diffractometer for measuring residual stresses in laboratory produced steel samples and industrial sized steel component with minimal sample preparation needed before measurements. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Please note the submission deadline for this tender is 12pm on xxx September 2017. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information and to express interest. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : LEP Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3109871c-556b-4b5b-ba2b-d7b96dba043c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2017 - 27 Sep 2018 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2017 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3109871c-556b-4b5b-ba2b-d7b96dba043c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3109871c-556b-4b5b-ba2b-d7b96dba043c
  14th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick

## Provenance

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