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title: "Automated Measurement of Mechanical Properties"
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# Automated Measurement of Mechanical Properties

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c6945fd-d9a5-4500-b906-18f28b551de0

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited is seeking tenders for the contract titled "Automated Measurement of Mechanical Properties". This procurement involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of a system capable of automated measurement related to mechanical properties, classified under "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring". The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the total contract value set at £260,000. The contract period is scheduled to start on 16 January 2017 and continue until 29 June 2018, with the tender submission deadline having ended on 23 December 2016. The contract will be delivered at the NETPark site in Sedgefield, located in the North East region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses related to the supply of testing and measuring equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver integrated systems or components necessary for the project. Successful bidders will engage in not only the provision of equipment but also potentially design, integration, and training services. Companies with capabilities in engineering and project coordination will particularly benefit, making this an appealing opportunity for those in the manufacturing and technology sectors looking to expand their reach in public contracting.

## Notice

This contract is for the Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a System with the ability to provide Automated Measurement of Mechanical Properties. The scope of contract includes but is not limited to the sourcing and supply of component parts, any design or engineering work required, integration of component parts. Installation of a control system is to be done by others. There will be a requirement to provide any necessary information and coordination that others may need. Packing, shipping, delivery to our NETPark site in Sedgefield, and training of users as well as any maintenance, spare or replacement parts and supply of consumables where applicable, are also within the scope of this procurement. The system must be capable of being disassembled for potential relocation to another site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99d8ef0-7f77-4def-9720-a7197d22ed03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2017 - 13 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | SEDGEFIELD |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS21 3FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Sedgefield |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETZSCH GERÄTEBAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2017 at 10:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99d8ef0-7f77-4def-9720-a7197d22ed03
- 24 Jan 2017 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99d8ef0-7f77-4def-9720-a7197d22ed03
- 21 Nov 2016 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96778622-b178-4fdc-a5ec-fd3ae44daae0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99d8ef0-7f77-4def-9720-a7197d22ed03
  24th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96778622-b178-4fdc-a5ec-fd3ae44daae0
  21st November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e210c577-5451-4f9a-9679-995fa348f89f
  Tender Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d419af1-faa5-4751-8d83-a793587aa35a
  Appendix A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b529f45c-82ed-4687-aff6-34414dec6b69
  Appendix B
- http://www.uk-cpi.com/tenders
  CPI Tenders Website

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uk-cpi.com

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