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title: "(NU/1522) Supply of surface testing equipment for abrasion and scratch testing"
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# (NU/1522) Supply of surface testing equipment for abrasion and scratch testing

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b980d68e-7ca4-421e-ae8e-3d2dd6f07d0a

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by Newcastle University, which is seeking bids for the supply of surface testing equipment for abrasion and scratch testing as part of the Joint Rolling Stock Centre of Excellence project. The contract's value is £100,000 and falls under the category of laboratory and precision equipment. The tender period ended on 16th September 2019, with the contract period spanning from 13th November 2019 to 31st March 2020. The procurement was classified as a tender and is complete.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and supply sectors, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and precision tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with capabilities in after-sales support and maintenance, as the contract stipulates these requirements. Engaging with Newcastle University could pave the way for further collaborations in research and innovation within the rail sector.

## 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 surface testing equipment for abrasion and scratch testing. 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/188d913a-8d21-42cd-87a3-a282c35d9cda |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,566 |
| 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 | CN TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2020 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/188d913a-8d21-42cd-87a3-a282c35d9cda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/188d913a-8d21-42cd-87a3-a282c35d9cda
  26th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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