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title: "Optical strain measurement system for mechanical testing (Revised Tender)"
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# Optical strain measurement system for mechanical testing (Revised Tender)

Buyer: BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75f1790e-2b17-4562-bf8a-3e332a21679e

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## Summary

Brunel University London has recently completed a procurement process for an advanced optical strain measurement system, aimed at enhancing mechanical testing capabilities including tensile, fatigue, and crush tests. The contract, valued at £60,000, fell under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and was published on 22nd March 2017. This procurement was executed through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 27th March 2017, and the contract set to commence on 3rd April 2017, lasting until 31st December 2017. All related procurement documents were made available on the university's electronic tendering platform.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, as they can effectively participate in the competition provided they can deliver a comprehensive turn-key solution. The tender invites businesses capable of integrating advanced technologies tailored for mechanical testing, which can create significant growth opportunities in the academic and research sectors. Firms that can swiftly navigate the tendering process and meet the specified technical requirements will be well-positioned to secure contracts in this ongoing field of research and development.

## Notice

An advanced optical strain measurement system is required to track and measure the deformation during mechanical testing including, but not limited to tensile, fatigue and crush tests. Each element of the system must be well integrated. It is required that the supplier provides a complete turn-key solution according to our purpose. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bruneluniversity. Additional information: Suppliers are required to register and express interest via the University's electronic tendering site at the following URL: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bruneluniversity Registration and use of the e-tendering portal is free of charge and places suppliers under no obligation to participate. The University reserves the right to amend, suspend or cancel the process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in the procurement process. Please note all final submissions must be made electronically via the In-tend portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b3964c1-dc07-4aa0-a367-c2b3061f84a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £318,109 |
| 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 | BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON |
| Locality | UXBRIDGE |
| Post town | Southall |
| Postcode | UB8 3PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | Colham & Cowley |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OSKAR FRECH GMBH & CO.KG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2017 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b3964c1-dc07-4aa0-a367-c2b3061f84a6
- 22 Mar 2017 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc38021d-a7f6-48ea-980d-1ccd3f484e86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b3964c1-dc07-4aa0-a367-c2b3061f84a6
  29th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc38021d-a7f6-48ea-980d-1ccd3f484e86
  22nd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bruneluniversity

## Provenance

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