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title: "WP2.2: Mechanical Properties Testing"
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# WP2.2: Mechanical Properties Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9434d14f-b705-452c-aa32-82cd92d8eb46

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for the tender titled "WP2.2: Mechanical Properties Testing" in the industry category of electronic, electromechanical, and electrotechnical supplies. The contract involves providing materials characterisation and analysis services, with delivery addresses across various locations including British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on October 6, 2022, and a contract period starting on November 1, 2022, and ending on November 30, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical equipment to explore commercial applications in materials characterisation and analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly relevant due to its suitability for SME participation. The awarded contract, with a total value of £565,432.11 GBP, was split among multiple suppliers including Controls Testing, DWE Scientific Ltd, ZwickRoell, and Instron - Division of ITW Ltd, reflecting the diverse business opportunities available within this procurement process.

## Notice

The Materials Characterisation and Heavy Structures Laboratories have two roles: 1. To provide engineering students with a hands-on experience of materials characterisation and analysis techniques using industry standard equipment and testing methods. 2. To provide a facility for materials characterisation and analysis of a broad range of engineering materials and small components for research and commercial applications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f2d515-65f7-4a5d-b792-47f7633a5608 |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £565,432 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CONTROLS TESTING; DWE SCIENTIFIC; INSTRON - DIVISION OF ITW; ZWICKROELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
- 31710000 - Electronic equipment
- 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2023 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f2d515-65f7-4a5d-b792-47f7633a5608

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f2d515-65f7-4a5d-b792-47f7633a5608
  3rd April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=52540&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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