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title: "Modular accessories and software for Instron testing systems."
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# Modular accessories and software for Instron testing systems.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b645f77-4363-4f90-ac31-bf6cd51f6426

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchasing of modular accessories and software for Instron testing systems, conducted by the University of Nottingham. This procurement falls under the industry category of industry-specific software packages and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct single tender action for a total value of £29,114.76. The tender period concluded on 21 February 2022, while the contract was awarded on 22 February 2022 and spans the same date.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in highly technical goods and software relevant to testing equipment. Businesses that manufacture or supply proprietary software or hardware parts compatible with Instron test machines would be particularly well-suited to compete. The nature of the procurement indicates a preference for specific suppliers, and existing relationships or experience in this niche area could be advantageous for potential bidders.

## Notice

These parts and proprietary software upgrades work in conjunction with existing hardware and licenses held by UON. The hardware parts are specific to Instron test machines and are not interchangeable with alternate supplier parts. To engage any alternative supplier would require replacing a large quantity of expensive base test equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db71f9bd-5cda-41b8-9eb0-62cbbe8d9abd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2022 - 22 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,114 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,114 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTRON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db71f9bd-5cda-41b8-9eb0-62cbbe8d9abd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db71f9bd-5cda-41b8-9eb0-62cbbe8d9abd
  23rd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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