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title: "Supply of an Impact Testing Tower"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY"
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# Supply of an Impact Testing Tower

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-845549fb-79aa-42e2-9746-4345ec086923

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has recently awarded a contract for the supply of an Impact Testing Tower, valued at £209,000, to enhance the student experience by providing advanced technology for accurate results in the Structural Integrity Lab located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement process adopted an open procedure, and the contract is effective from April 10, 2017, through to July 23, 2017. The award was published on May 16, 2017, following the tender period that concluded on February 12, 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that can provide innovative testing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may have an advantage in competing for similar contracts as they tend to be agile and responsive to the specific needs of academic institutions. Companies that manufacture or supply laboratory instruments and technology for educational purposes could find this procurement aligned with their business offerings.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University has awarded a contract for an Impact Testing Tower to improve the student's experience; by providing up to date technology and improving the accuracy of the results produced. The equipment is to be operational by September 2017 for possible inclusion in labs and student projects. The equipment will be used in the Structural Integrity Lab which is located in the Sheaf Building. The equipment will support; undergraduate, post-graduate, research, consultancy and final year student projects. The projects vary from Charpy tests at different temperatures to hockey helmets and shin pads. The equipment could also be used to support Composites and Engineering labs involving high strain impact tests. Benefits will involve the expansion and enhancement of our present capabilities and will also provide alternative testing methods to Pendulum Impact, which has limited capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3488c7e6-805a-437a-8129-01d580d6ab93 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2017 - 23 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £209,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £209,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 May 2017 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3488c7e6-805a-437a-8129-01d580d6ab93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3488c7e6-805a-437a-8129-01d580d6ab93
  16th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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