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title: "(NU/1474) Supply of a Static tensile and compression test machine with environmental chamber + CO2 Cooling option"
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# (NU/1474) Supply of a Static tensile and compression test machine with environmental chamber + CO2 Cooling option

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f8c771e-aa49-4e29-899a-e02c5c969ad6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking suppliers for a Static tensile and compression test machine with an environmental chamber and CO2 cooling option. This tender, classified under the goods industry category and valued at £100,000, is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 26 April 2019. The equipment will be delivered to Newcastle University, located in the North East of England, and the contract period is set to commence on 10 May 2019, continuing until 9 August 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers of testing equipment and related services, particularly those specialising in engineering and manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this contract. Businesses that offer after-sales support and maintenance services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, which forms part of a larger UK Rail Research and Innovation Network initiative.

## Notice

Newcastle University is a partner of the Joint Rolling Stock Centre of Excellence which will form part of the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN), funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). As part of this project, there is a requirement for a floor standing universal, static testing system that can perform tensile and compression testing; and with appropriate fixtures perform shear, flexure, peel, tear, cyclic and bending tests. It is also required to include an environmental chamber that has a capability of CO2 cooling. The scope of this contract is for the supply and delivery of equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f23ea6b-0aab-4358-aaa6-1d3b1e29cd95 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 May 2019 - 9 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2019 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f23ea6b-0aab-4358-aaa6-1d3b1e29cd95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f23ea6b-0aab-4358-aaa6-1d3b1e29cd95
  5th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f0b4e2f5-9757-e911-80f3-005056b64545
  Advert

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