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title: "2 x Ageing Chambers"
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# 2 x Ageing Chambers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58a39a32-7766-4119-8953-daca1faf1a3d

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is initiating a procurement process to acquire two large-scale ageing chambers for research purposes, which falls under the industry category of "Research, testing and scientific technical simulator." This tender is currently in the active stage and will close on 3rd February 2020. The delivery location for the chambers is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, following a negotiated procedure. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and conclude on 31st March 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and construction materials testing. Companies that manufacture or supply research apparatus capable of controlled environmental testing would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for specific dimensions and capabilities, such as the ability to accommodate specimens of considerable size and weight, further narrows the field to experienced suppliers within the sector who can meet these specialised needs.

## Notice

The University of Leeds is looking to purchase two large-scale chambers for conducting accelerated ageing of construction materials. We are not necessarily looking for chambers which will precisely adhere to specific standards. However, we will be looking for solutions which allow us to expose specimens to controlled, aggressive environments such that their deterioration can be accelerated, i.e. controlled gas atmospheres, controlled temperature and humidity, plus exposure to other aggressive agents. These chambers should each have an external size no greater than 3 x 3 m (essential) and offer walk-in access (essential) so that researchers may enter the chambers and place specimens for ageing. We will be looking to expose samples of various dimensions, but up to 2 m long, so the ability to house specimens up to 800kg in weight is needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55124a8a-841c-4f2d-aaf2-5c405e4f27d9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2020 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55124a8a-841c-4f2d-aaf2-5c405e4f27d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55124a8a-841c-4f2d-aaf2-5c405e4f27d9
  5th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Research%2C-testing-and-scientific-technical-simulator./C7HKCF6844
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