--- title: "Purposed Single Axis Seismic Shake Table" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b5aaf02-5313-494d-9a48-706ef5ede4e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b5aaf02-5313-494d-9a48-706ef5ede4e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b5aaf02-5313-494d-9a48-706ef5ede4e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b5aaf02-5313-494d-9a48-706ef5ede4e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2021-05-27" --- # Purposed Single Axis Seismic Shake Table Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b5aaf02-5313-494d-9a48-706ef5ede4e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b5aaf02-5313-494d-9a48-706ef5ede4e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b5aaf02-5313-494d-9a48-706ef5ede4e1.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for the supply of a 'Purposed Single Axis Seismic Shake Table' to support the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement is classified under seismic equipment and falls within the goods category. The tender process has been completed, with the contract awarded on 7th May 2021 with an estimated value of £274,900. The contract period runs from 3rd May 2021 to 1st February 2024. Bidders had until 25th March 2021 at 12 noon (UK time) to submit their tenders, conducted through an open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly those specialising in test equipment for the nuclear and regulated sectors. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of providing turn-key solutions with appropriate hardware and software. Companies with experience in supplying hydraulic systems or seismic testing equipment could find this contract particularly relevant, given the specific standards and qualifications required for the seismic shake table's operation and installation. ## Notice The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 'Purposed Single Axis Seismic Shake Table' on behalf of the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement Nuclear AMRC is one of seven high value manufacturing catapult centres promoting advanced manufacturing technologies and serving the UK supply chain, mainly in nuclear sector. The equipment qualification (EQ) is critical process for systems, structures and components used in nuclear industry. To conduct innovative research and provide better service for the SMEs, Nuclear AMRC is sourcing a hydraulic, single-axis vertical stroke seismic shake table system for testing and qualifying electronic devices, small electrical sub-systems and small mechanical components with a variety of masses. The seismic shake table will be used to test different components with a variety of masses (between 1 kg and 100 kg) and different severity level of accelerations (between 6 G to 35 G) with 5% damping. e.g. the intention is to test a minimum 80 kg mass. There are several other requirements in the RCC-E and IEEE344 standards for different level of acceleration against different mass of components (e.g. smaller component shall be tested to 35 G). To meet the requirements of the RCC-E and IEEE344 standards, the successful supplier will provide a FAT plan prior to delivery of the seismic shake table. The seismic shake table will be mainly used for Research & Development research projects, in addition to providing services to UK supply chain for the robustness of sub-systems and components testing potentially to the nuclear and other regulated sectors. The bidder shall provide a turn-key solution for a single-axis seismic shake table system with all necessary hardware and software included for conducting seismic qualification test. Initially the seismic table will be installed in a large workshop area which currently hosts other capital equipment. The seismic table will be moved at some point in the future (to another building) so needs to be easy to transport. As of the date of releasing this tender, the new building in which the seismic shake table will eventually be installed has not as yet been constructed and we are unable to supply any drawings or plans (and associated dimensions). Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Thursday 25th March 2021 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e90bf5d-dead-419d-bb81-c293999e4f19 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 May 2021 | | Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 1 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £275,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £274,900 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SERVOTEST TESTING SYSTEMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38293000 - Seismic equipment - 38436100 - Mechanical shakers ## Release History - 27 May 2021 at 07:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e90bf5d-dead-419d-bb81-c293999e4f19 - 23 Feb 2021 at 18:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf29fb58-f7b2-4575-8d99-e716eab08bf4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e90bf5d-dead-419d-bb81-c293999e4f19 27th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf29fb58-f7b2-4575-8d99-e716eab08bf4 23rd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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