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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR Electrodynamic Fatigue-Torsion Testing Machine"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER FOR Electrodynamic Fatigue-Torsion Testing Machine

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38c3a83a-acf2-4b64-9d41-495ff1e4ec0a

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University is inviting tenders for the supply, installation, and maintenance of an Electrodynamic Fatigue-Torsion Testing Machine, part of a long-term strategy for its College of Business, Technology and Engineering. This procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" category and has a total value of £180,000. The tender period closes on 15 April 2022, with the equipment required to be delivered and installed by 01 August 2022, ensuring university staff are trained on the machine by the same date. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, suggesting a competitive process accessible to all interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory equipment and related technologies, especially those with capabilities in installation and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are well-suited to participate in this tender, as the buying organisation is keen to engage suppliers who can deliver innovative solutions that enhance educational experiences. Furthermore, companies with expertise in warranty and maintenance services could add considerable value to their proposals, aligning with the university's commitment to cutting-edge technology in education.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University requires an Electrodynamic Fatigue-Torsion Testing Machine with its supporting equipment, initial consumables, software, and warranties, for the College of Business, Technology and Engineering (BTE). The equipment is part of a long-term plan to ensure that the University continues to offer an up-to-date, industry-relevant experience to our students and that we teach innovative cutting-edge technologies that not only add to the student experience but also the credibility of the University. This tender is for the supply, installation, commissioning and warranty and maintenance of an Electrodynamic Fatigue-Torsion Testing Machine. The technical specification tables of requirements below detail the essential and highly desirable performance or functional requirements of the machine identified by the University. We also require information about Warranty, Documentation, Maintenance, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Acceptance Testing, Training, Health and Safety (H&S) and Technical Support within the Quality Criteria (Reply Form 3) section of the tender pack. The equipment needs to be delivered and installed including training need to be completed by 01st August 2022. Four members of university staff will require full training on the machine, and this will need to be completed over the period between installation and 01st August 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d624ec23-2b9c-4276-86fb-1b8408bf60a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,674 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTRON -DIVISION OF ITW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2022 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d624ec23-2b9c-4276-86fb-1b8408bf60a4
- 28 Feb 2022 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847b472c-7be7-432b-a72c-be68edf992ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d624ec23-2b9c-4276-86fb-1b8408bf60a4
  19th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847b472c-7be7-432b-a72c-be68edf992ab
  28th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home

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