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title: "Mechanical Test Machine"
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published: "2024-02-28"
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# Mechanical Test Machine

Buyer: CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51f13f28-c7a5-4e44-a604-3be1fa55ff7a

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) is seeking to procure a Mechanical Test Machine to measure the mechanical properties of barrier materials in the packaging industry. The tender, titled "Mechanical Test Machine," falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipments. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a closing date of 8th March 2024. The location for delivery is in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure with a total contract value of £179,086 and a contract period starting on 25th March 2024 and ending on 24th March 2028.

This procurement opportunity for the Mechanical Test Machine by CPI presents a chance for businesses dealing with laboratory equipment to compete for the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly find this tender suitable to participate in, given its nature and value. Businesses interested in providing goods related to precision equipment for testing materials should consider engaging in this tender process to explore growth opportunities available through this procurement.

## Notice

CPI have identified a need for the ability to measure the mechanical properties of barrier materials used in the packaging industry. These barrier materials maybe free standing, individual or complex multilayers of thin films of polymers, papers, coatings or combinations of materials designed to control the passage of small molecules such as oxygen, carbon dioxide and water vapour under refrigerated and ambient conditions. Additional information: For more information please see the tender documentation, that is free to access on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a6ec28-13a1-4be5-9ce4-e91e2e4a5566 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,086 |
| 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 | CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION) |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2024 at 12:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a6ec28-13a1-4be5-9ce4-e91e2e4a5566
- 22 Feb 2024 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a6ec28-13a1-4be5-9ce4-e91e2e4a5566
- 22 Feb 2024 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a6ec28-13a1-4be5-9ce4-e91e2e4a5566

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a6ec28-13a1-4be5-9ce4-e91e2e4a5566
  28th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/

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