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title: "Supply and Installation of a High Temperature Mechanical Test Machine"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Supply and Installation of a High Temperature Mechanical Test Machine

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6677203e-b34b-4c50-b9ee-9a23d9b3f95e

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a public procurement process for the supply and installation of a High Temperature Mechanical Test Machine, classified under the "Machining centre" category. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, with a contract value of £49,994.30. The tender period ended on 6th September 2018, and the contract period ran from 18th September to 28th September 2018, with the delivery address located in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised testing equipment. Businesses that focus on providing high-precision machinery or similar technical services would be well-suited to participate in future opportunities with the University of Birmingham and similar institutions, particularly those aiming to enhance research and quality control processes.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of a High Temperature Mechanical Test Machine

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b98e8e-921e-4673-9c6f-dc690cf0f8c2 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,994 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,994 |
| 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 | ZWICK TESTING MACHINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42612000 - Machining centre

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2018 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b98e8e-921e-4673-9c6f-dc690cf0f8c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b98e8e-921e-4673-9c6f-dc690cf0f8c2
  24th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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