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title: "(NU/1474) Supply of a Static tensile and compression test machine with environmental chamber + CO2 Cooling option"
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# (NU/1474) Supply of a Static tensile and compression test machine with environmental chamber + CO2 Cooling option

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4d73312-1d05-4caf-8c27-c713392361f5

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for the provision of a static tensile and compression test machine with an environmental chamber, as part of their involvement in the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network. This procurement, classified under the CPV category of electric motors, generators, and transformers, is currently in the awarded stage with the contract value set at £84,893. The contract period commenced on 10th October 2019 and is set to conclude on 20th December 2019, with the tender having closed on 3rd May 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of scientific and industrial testing equipment, particularly those with a focus on engineering and manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative testing solutions and after-sales support would be well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature, leveraging Newcastle University’s status as a partner in the prestigious Joint Rolling Stock Centre of Excellence.

## Notice

Newcastle University is a partner of the Joint Rolling Stock Centre of Excellence which will form part of the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN), funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). As part of this project, there is a requirement for a floor standing universal, static testing system that can perform tensile and compression testing; and with appropriate fixtures perform shear, flexure, peel, tear, cyclic and bending tests. It is also required to include an environmental chamber that has a capability of CO2 cooling. The scope of this contract is for the supply and delivery of equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca58af6e-7cd5-449b-8128-394faa89dd07 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2019 - 20 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,893 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,893 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTRON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2019 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca58af6e-7cd5-449b-8128-394faa89dd07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca58af6e-7cd5-449b-8128-394faa89dd07
  14th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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