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title: "Dual Purpose Mechanical Testing Machine for Advanced mechanical-environmental testing suite"
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# Dual Purpose Mechanical Testing Machine for Advanced mechanical-environmental testing suite

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf4c5920-fb3a-4044-98df-f06a096f5cbb

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a suitable contractor through an open procedure for the procurement of a Dual Purpose Mechanical Testing Machine, necessary for their advanced mechanical-environmental testing suite. The tender, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, is currently in the tender stage, published on 11 December 2020, with a deadline for submissions set for 29 January 2021. The successful project will commence around 2 March 2021 and is expected to be completed by 31 July 2021. Interested parties must register on the relevant website to access the tender documentation.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of advanced laboratory testing equipment and related technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project seeks innovative solutions that can seamlessly integrate with existing systems at the University. Competing for this contract could facilitate significant growth potential for businesses prioritising high-tech equipment and advanced engineering capabilities.

## Notice

Our research group at the University of Manchester require a complete turnkey solution capable of conducting a range of computer controlled static and dynamic mechanical tests. This system must be integrated with our existing temperature and humidity environmental chamber for synchronised control and readout, along with a variety of supplied and/or third party measurement sensors. We require a system capable of performing high cycle fatigue pre-cracking of alloys under specific, tightly controlled conditions of humidity and temperature (as supplied by our existing chamber). This is to be followed by immediate, in situ, transition to a variety of static tests (e.g. slow strain rate) optimised for loads up to +/-30 kN, but with capacity to +/- 100 kN. The transition between fatigue and slow strain rate type tests needs to be achieved whilst maintaining the environment continuously without interruption, with the transition taking a maximum of a few minutes. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EPSRC Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5337655d-8012-4530-b673-a5a1f7acdf14 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2020 at 16:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5337655d-8012-4530-b673-a5a1f7acdf14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5337655d-8012-4530-b673-a5a1f7acdf14
  11th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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