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title: "LD30 Material Tester"
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# LD30 Material Tester

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a67e5196-e2a2-4a8b-9628-c6526f5ebfbd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Southampton Solent University seeking to acquire a Lloyd Instruments LD30 tensile test machine, valued at approximately £30,264. The tender, identified as 22/SF/21, was placed under the goods category, specifically measuring instruments. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action below threshold and has now reached the award stage as of February 21, 2022. The contract is set to run from February 21, 2022, to February 20, 2026, with delivery expected in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on February 1, 2022, and the award notice was published on March 14, 2022.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying measuring instruments or calibration services, particularly those that can offer similar equipment to the specifications outlined by the university. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may find the tender process accessible, given the nature of the procurement method used. This is an excellent chance for businesses in related sectors to expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships with the university during the contract period.

## Notice

This notice is for the purchase and annual calibration of a Lloyd Instruments LD30 tensile test machine for use in the University's materials testing laboratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c69f2c2f-7d17-47d5-93ed-55a5f3839355 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2022 - 20 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,264 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 0YN |
| 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 | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMETEK (GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c69f2c2f-7d17-47d5-93ed-55a5f3839355

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c69f2c2f-7d17-47d5-93ed-55a5f3839355
  14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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