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title: "The Supply of Bending Testing Machine"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-846aa340-703b-421d-8bc2-eb2b1f919cc0"
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# The Supply of Bending Testing Machine

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-846aa340-703b-421d-8bc2-eb2b1f919cc0

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## Summary

Birmingham City University is conducting a limited procurement process for the supply of a Bending Testing Machine, aimed at strengthening their structural engineering capabilities. The tender, classified under industrial machinery, had a quotation submission deadline of 20th August 2018. The successful bidder, DWE Scientific Limited, was awarded the contract on 27th September 2018, with the contract period commencing on 5th October 2018 and lasting until 4th October 2020. The total valued at £46,750 includes a minimum warranty and maintenance period of 2 years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those large and small enterprises experienced in manufacturing or supplying engineering testing equipment. Companies that can offer similar products or services are well-positioned to leverage this awarded contract as a reference for future bids. Engaging with Birmingham City University for further procurement processes may lead to additional contracting opportunities in the academic sector.

## Notice

This procurement is for a structural load frame intended for structural engineering testing, with an emphasis on bending tests. The contract will be for the one off supply of the equipment with an minimum of 2 years warranty and maintenance. If you are interested in tendering for this opportunity please click on the following link to access Birmingham City University's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the Invitation to Quotation ('ITQ'). If you are unable to register with in-tend please email us at procurement.tenders@bcu.ac.uk. The 'ITQ' must be returned by noon on Monday 20th August 2018 using the Intend Portal. For more information please contact, Mohammed Yahiah, Senior Category Manager tel. 0121 331 5714 or email mohammed.yahiah@bcu.ac.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea5d338-1d1e-4177-a4b4-a8f64d5d8ce8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2018 - 4 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,750 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B42 2SU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Perry Barr |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Perry Barr |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DWE SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2018 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea5d338-1d1e-4177-a4b4-a8f64d5d8ce8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea5d338-1d1e-4177-a4b4-a8f64d5d8ce8
  27th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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