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title: "GB-Bath: Triaxial Testing System"
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# GB-Bath: Triaxial Testing System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f988430-83e2-441e-9ff9-a391de4ec656

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## Summary

The University of Bath is currently seeking bids for a triaxial testing system to enhance its Architecture & Civil Engineering Department, aimed at improving soil analysis capabilities for various civil engineering projects. The procurement is classified under 'Instruments for checking physical characteristics' (CPV code 38400000) and falls within the 'goods' category. The tender was published on 26 February 2020, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 20 March 2020 at 14:00. The value of the contract is approximately £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000. The contract period will commence on 23 March 2020 and extend until 22 April 2020, covering delivery to the South West region of the UK. This open procurement process allows for a wide array of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the testing equipment sector, as the University of Bath is particularly keen on collaborating with economic operators of this size. Enterprises capable of providing a fully automated triaxial testing system that meets the precise requirements for soil analysis and civil engineering applications will find this contract especially relevant. Companies that specialise in precision instruments or civil engineering-related technologies would be ideally suited to compete for this contract, providing them with a valuable avenue for business growth within the educational and engineering sectors.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 13 March 2020 for the following reason: Amended "10. Deadline for Expression of Interest" to 14:00, 20th March 2020.(The Architecture & Civil Engineering Department requires a fully automated complete stress and strain controlled triaxial testing system to enhance our facilities in the area of soil analysis for general soils research, along with foundation design and embankment stability studies with regards to civil engineering projects.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49cab0b0-f167-4535-a4bb-8c6ea8c6673d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 22 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2020 at 09:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49cab0b0-f167-4535-a4bb-8c6ea8c6673d
- 26 Feb 2020 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49cab0b0-f167-4535-a4bb-8c6ea8c6673d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49cab0b0-f167-4535-a4bb-8c6ea8c6673d
  13th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bath:-Triaxial-Testing-System/NR2TEN96KN
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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