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title: "Tribology Test Rig"
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buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY"
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# Tribology Test Rig

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75e0f177-41b1-496f-a4c1-f1306945377a

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## Summary

Bournemouth University is currently inviting tenders for the procurement of a "Tribology Test Rig", a specialised four-ball rolling contact tribo testing machine designed for assessing friction and wear in lubricated contacts. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory furniture and actively supports research and education initiatives. The tender was published on 18 March 2022 and is being conducted via an open procedure. The deadline for submission of bids is 18 April 2022, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 31 July 2022 to 30 July 2023, with delivery addresses covering multiple regions including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in laboratory equipment and testing technologies, particularly those focusing on electromechanical equipment and evaluation services. Companies with capabilities in developing modular and adaptable testing machinery would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The integration of environmental controls and high-performance specifications within the tender requirements may also attract businesses with innovative engineering solutions to enhance research outcomes.

## Notice

A four-ball rolling contact tribo testing machine to assess friction and wear in lubricated contacts with facilities of force, torque and real time co-efficient of friction etc. measurements, designed to study wear and rolling contact fatigue (RCF) under wide ranging test conditions. Machine should be modular with widest force and speed ranges, environmental controls, multiple configurations such as 4-ball, pin-on-disk and block-on-ring. Tribo-testing is mainly used for research, research can also inform education provisions. Additional information: please see our intend e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bournemouthuniversity/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb928f9-a920-4ae7-8dfc-f7fd6853f849 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 30 Jul 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 | BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH1 3LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment
- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture
- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb928f9-a920-4ae7-8dfc-f7fd6853f849

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb928f9-a920-4ae7-8dfc-f7fd6853f849
  18th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bournemouthuniversity/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bournemouthuniversity/

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