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title: "A Contract for the Provision of Stress Rupture Testing for Composite Pipes"
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# A Contract for the Provision of Stress Rupture Testing for Composite Pipes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7179ba4a-33b3-418a-9b2f-f7fd899c5fc9

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is seeking a provider for "A Contract for the Provision of Stress Rupture Testing for Composite Pipes," classified under the industry category of research and testing services. The procurement process, which follows an open procedure, has recently entered the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 2 February 2017, and the effective contract period spanning from 2 February 2017 to 29 December 2017. The total contract value is approximately £259,235, with the operational testing to be conducted in Bristol, South West England. The initial tender period concluded on 12 December 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on research, testing, and scientific instrumentation, particularly SMEs with expertise in designing and manufacturing testing rigs and conducting performance tests on thermoplastic composite materials. Suppliers capable of delivering innovative testing solutions and adept at adhering to stringent testing specifications would be well-positioned to compete effectively for contracts of this nature, thus fostering their growth within the sector.

## Notice

The NCC is planning on placing an order for a turnkey solution that delivers testing data for a thermoplastic composite pipe under stress rupture test conditions. This is to include the design, manufacture/modification and installation of three suitable test rigs at the supplier's facility and the completion of the required testing in accordance with this specification. The purpose of the testing is to provide data on the stress rupture behaviour of thermoplastic composite pipe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d170300-05c1-4101-b935-b6e68ee5b81e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2017 - 29 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £259,235 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 7FS |
| 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 | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOOSAN BABCOCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2017 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d170300-05c1-4101-b935-b6e68ee5b81e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d170300-05c1-4101-b935-b6e68ee5b81e
  9th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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