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title: "Large Laboratory Testing Frame"
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# Large Laboratory Testing Frame

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f8c533c-eee5-4936-902d-17e346d40f94

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is seeking bids for the design, manufacture, and delivery of a Large Laboratory Testing Frame for their Large Structures Testing Laboratory. The procurement involves the completion of a large test frame in four phases, with a contract value of £120,000. The tender deadline is 15th January 2024, and the contract period starts on 22nd February 2024 and ends on 21st November 2024.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. Businesses that specialise in design, manufacture, and delivery of precision equipment would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The University of Southampton, the buying organization, is the contracting authority overseeing this open procurement process below threshold.

## Notice

The Large Structures Testing Laboratory (LSTL) at the University of Southampton requires the design completion, manufacture, and delivery of a Large Laboratory Testing Frame: specifically, a reaction frame to enable vertical loading using the 2.5MN actuator. This reaction frame will support a previously procured and commissioned Instron Hydropuls 2.5 MN (both tension and compression) linear actuator with a total displacement stroke 500 mm. The actuator includes a dynamically rated 2.5 MN load cell, and the ability to attach hinged swivel joints at each end (when needed). To include an element of future proofing the frame design should also be capable of supporting a 4 MN actuator (unfactored) which is the next actuator largest available. The large test frame project consists of four phases: Phase 1: The Contractor is to complete the final design of the testing frame Phase 2: The Contractor is to manufacture the frame components Phase 3: The Contractor is to deliver these components to LSTL at the University Phase 4: The University will assemble the reaction frame onsite as per the Contractor's guidance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5e518c-86fc-4a79-ad11-5dbf4b863864 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2024 - 11 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,500 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DFS COMPOSITES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2024 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5e518c-86fc-4a79-ad11-5dbf4b863864
- 19 Jan 2024 at 14:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d300b8-b6d1-49f5-9853-53f535cf8cf3
- 8 Jan 2024 at 09:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d300b8-b6d1-49f5-9853-53f535cf8cf3
- 11 Dec 2023 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d300b8-b6d1-49f5-9853-53f535cf8cf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5e518c-86fc-4a79-ad11-5dbf4b863864
  12th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d300b8-b6d1-49f5-9853-53f535cf8cf3
  19th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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