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title: "Tender for the Supply and Installation of an Environmental Thermal Mechanical Test System to the University of Birmingham"
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# Tender for the Supply and Installation of an Environmental Thermal Mechanical Test System to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d8c49fd-11ec-46e2-8ab1-ad5da4abef88

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of an Environmental Thermal Mechanical Test System, with the tender identified as SC10029/22. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £298,862.46. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been published on 9 March 2022, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 19 April 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2022 and is expected to run until 31 March 2023, with the delivery address located in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instrumentation, especially those with capabilities in delivering complex systems that can operate under varied environmental conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those experienced in the integration of testing systems within research facilities. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions for mobile testing under high temperatures and various gaseous environments will be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of a thermal mechanical test system for in-situ irradiation. The University operates an MC40 Cyclotron and a neutron beam facility is currently being built. The MC40 Cyclotron can produce the proton beam energies in the range of 3~38 MeV. The proposed system will be integrated to the Cyclotron and/or the neutron beams for mechanical testing under elevated temperatures, with in-situ irradiation. The system needs to be interface with the irradiation beams at the University of Birmingham. Thus, it is expected that the system should be mobile and/or adjustable in terms of the positioning. The system shall be able to operate under different environmental conditions, such as air, vacuum or gaseous. The system shall enable the testing of flat samples, but the capability of testing samples of other geometries (such as cylindrical) is highly desirable. The system shall be able to accurately measure and control the temperate of the testing sample. The maximum testing sample temperature equal to, or greater than, 1200 oC is needed. The capability of testing at temperatures lower than the ambient temperature is a plus. The system shall be able to accurately measure and control the displacement/strain on the testing sample. The capability of remote strain measurement such as digital image correlation is highly desirable. The system shall be able to provide the maximum load of 5 kN or above. It is highly desirable to have exchangeable load-cells with different maximum loads. The system shall have a digital control system to deliver custom deformation waveforms (e.g. static loading, creep, fatigue including TMF etc), as well as cooled (using liquid nitrogen/water) grips for temperature control (essential for samples subjected to high beam currents).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03158ce-3c9e-4d50-a510-8fd307546e73 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,862 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,862 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORMET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03158ce-3c9e-4d50-a510-8fd307546e73
- 9 Mar 2022 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd656ce-f6ef-4670-a41a-ea1aedb0a2da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03158ce-3c9e-4d50-a510-8fd307546e73
  6th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd656ce-f6ef-4670-a41a-ea1aedb0a2da
  9th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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