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title: "23/SJM/005 Mechanical Tester - AWARD"
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# 23/SJM/005 Mechanical Tester - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4c89195-051e-4d02-9e2e-b6884ba71d61

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth e-Tendering has awarded a contract for procurement of mechanical testing equipment. This tender, titled "23/SJM/005 Mechanical Tester," falls under the industry category of Research, testing and scientific technical simulator. The procurement stage has been completed, with a tender period ending on 4th April 2024. The contract period for the awarded supplier, Instron - Division of ITW Limited, spans from 19th April 2024 to 4th March 2026.

This tender by the University of Portsmouth creates opportunities for suppliers in the instruments testing and measuring industry. Businesses specializing in the supply of physical testing machines may find this tender suitable for competition. With a focus on goods procurement, SMEs are identified as suitable suppliers, indicating a potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to engage in this contracting process.

## Notice

23/SJM/005 Mechanical Testing Equipment Mechanical testing equipment is needed for teaching, research and projects in the area of advanced materials and manufacturing at the University of Portsmouth. We are looking for two versatile testing machines, with a range of functionalities, that are easy to use. The lab needs to be equipped with mechanical testing equipment divided into two lots: Lot 1 - Mechanical testing equipment 100kN Lot 2 - Mechanical testing equipment 1kN Suppliers may bid for one or both items, each item will be awarded separately. To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c652426-379c-44b5-b8c4-96e95963fb20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2024 - 4 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTRON - DIVISION OF ITW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2024 at 08:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c652426-379c-44b5-b8c4-96e95963fb20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c652426-379c-44b5-b8c4-96e95963fb20
  19th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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