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title: "Supersonic Wind Tunnel"
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# Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4817e9a4-16c6-4608-8b2e-338eb320041d

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## Summary

The University of Salford is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of a Supersonic Wind Tunnel, essential for the Undergraduate Aeronautical and Aircraft Engineering Programmes. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a total budget of £117,000. The tender is being carried out through an open procurement method, and the tender period concludes on 28th April 2022, with the intended contract period commencing on 30th May 2022 and concluding on 26th September 2022. The delivery address is located in Salford, England, with the postal code M5 4WT.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in aircraft or spacecraft equipment, particularly those involved in the manufacturing of flow-measuring equipment. Companies looking to compete should be prepared to meet the specifications outlined in the tender documentation and should consider leveraging their capabilities in engineering and technical support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as there are provisions aimed at fostering their involvement in such procurements.

## Notice

The University is seeking to procure a Supersonic Wind Tunnel. The study of high-speed flows forms a major part of the Undergraduate Aeronautical and Aircraft Engineering Programmes. Each year, more than 150 students across several years of study successfully achieve learning outcomes by conducting laboratory experiments using the Supersonic Wind Tunnel. The current Supersonic Wind Tunnel is approaching the end of its life and a new one must be procured. For full tender information and to express an interest, please visit our InTend portal via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home. Additional information: Full tender documentation can be accessed via InTend. All tender queries must be made via InTend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa8b9aa-41d5-4267-ac59-5b1a3d6abb61 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 May 2022 - 26 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £117,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts
- 38421000 - Flow-measuring equipment

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa8b9aa-41d5-4267-ac59-5b1a3d6abb61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa8b9aa-41d5-4267-ac59-5b1a3d6abb61
  13th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home
  InTend portal

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