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title: "2833 - Supply and Installation of Test Chambers and Environments for Research on the Deterioration of Infrastructure Materials"
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# 2833 - Supply and Installation of Test Chambers and Environments for Research on the Deterioration of Infrastructure Materials

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7555f252-0735-49e5-a7be-f8dc8638827c

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is currently conducting an open tender for the supply and installation of test chambers and environments, aimed at supporting research on the deterioration of infrastructure materials. The procurement falls under the goods category and is classified as a scientific technical simulator. The tender, titled "2833 - Supply and Installation of Test Chambers and Environments for Research on the Deterioration of Infrastructure Materials," is active with a tender period ending on 18th August 2017. The equipment is intended for a National Centre for Infrastructure Materials, with delivery expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and testing equipment, particularly those that manufacture or install scientific testing chambers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, as the University of Leeds encourages participation from SMEs. Companies with expertise in materials testing technologies are particularly suited to contribute to this initiative that aims to enhance the understanding of infrastructure material durability.

## Notice

The School of Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for Test Chambers and Test Environments. The equipment will be part of a National Centre for Infrastructure Materials funded as part of UKCRIC (UK Collaboratorium for Research in Infrastructure and Cities). This National Centre will be a focus for research on the deterioration of infrastructure materials (cement, concrete, metals, masonry, timber, glass and soils) and will build on the University of Leeds' reputation for work on cement and concrete. The equipment will be tendered as Lots: Lot 1 - Alkali Silica Reactor Lot 2 - Benchtop Chambers, Climatic & Conditioning Lot 3 - Corrosion Chamber Lot 4 - Curing Tanks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68e1f55d-0ca0-497d-8089-5ee4153f86dd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| 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

- 17 Jul 2017 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68e1f55d-0ca0-497d-8089-5ee4153f86dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68e1f55d-0ca0-497d-8089-5ee4153f86dd
  17th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Research%2C-testing-and-scientific-technical-simulator./2TH4BXM9QY
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