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title: "Universal Material Tester (20Kn)"
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# Universal Material Tester (20Kn)

Buyer: SUNDERLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1feedc3-f625-4f38-8912-35d078302df7

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## Summary

The City of Sunderland College, located in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, is currently seeking tender responses for the provision of a Universal Material Tester (20Kn). This procurement falls under the industry category of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery and is classified as an open procedure. The tender period ends on 16th June 2022, and the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2022, lasting until 31st January 2023. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically via the NESSP e-tendering system, as submissions through other means will not be accepted.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and teaching equipment, particularly those classified under goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement type has been indicated as suitable for them. Competitors in the market for supplying educational machinery may find this to be a compelling opportunity for growth, given the focus on enhancing the College's educational offerings with new technology.

## Notice

City of Sunderland College (trading as Sunderland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form, Northumberland College and Education Partnership North East) herein referred to as the "College" have a requirement for the Provision of a Universal Material Tester. Additional information: Tender responses and all associated documentation must be submitted electronically via the NESSP e-tendering system located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp Tenders must not be returned by any other means. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab211503-d6ae-4d05-8ef0-a6219bf4aadf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND COLLEGE |
| Locality | TYNE AND WEAR |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Barnes |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39162100 - Teaching equipment
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 31 May 2022 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab211503-d6ae-4d05-8ef0-a6219bf4aadf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab211503-d6ae-4d05-8ef0-a6219bf4aadf
  31st May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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