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title: "Supply and Installation of High Temperature Compatible, Dwell Crack Growth, Testing Facility"
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# Supply and Installation of High Temperature Compatible, Dwell Crack Growth, Testing Facility

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be2cca20-dfe9-4efd-b5f5-34625db790f3

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham conducted a tender for the supply and installation of a high-temperature compatible dwell crack growth testing facility. The contract, valued at £41,654.16, falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. It was awarded on 17th August 2018, with the contract period commencing on 21st August 2018 and concluding on 29th October 2018. The tender used a limited procurement method through competitive quotations and was based in Birmingham, England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the laboratory equipment industry, particularly those specialising in precision and testing machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could also benefit from engaging in future similar procurement processes, as the contracting authority is open to partnerships with smaller businesses. Suppliers offering innovative solutions or advanced technologies in testing facilities would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of High Temperature Compatible, Dwell Crack Growth, Testing Facility

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17464324-f220-424b-b26c-927f988f5114 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2018 - 29 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,654 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,654 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX MATERIALS TESTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2018 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17464324-f220-424b-b26c-927f988f5114

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17464324-f220-424b-b26c-927f988f5114
  22nd August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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