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title: "High Temperature LCF Machine"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c46a4e32-621a-4a0c-9782-3e09c76447be"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2017-03-21"
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# High Temperature LCF Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c46a4e32-621a-4a0c-9782-3e09c76447be

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is currently seeking bids for the procurement of a "High Temperature LCF Machine", a specialist electromechanical test machine designed for LCF and creep testing. The tender falls within the category of machines and apparatus for testing and measuring (CPV code: 38540000) and is valued at £90,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 29 March 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 10 April 2017 and will last until 9 April 2018. The delivery address for this procurement is located in Bristol, South West England.

This opportunity represents a significant potential for businesses within the testing equipment sector, particularly for SMEs that specialise in manufacturing or supplying high-temperature testing machinery. Companies that have expertise in electromechanical systems or those that can provide related technical support and maintenance services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could foster growth by enabling businesses to establish relationships with a reputable academic institution while showcasing their technological capabilities in a competitive marketplace.

## Notice

A single electromechanically actuated test machine, complete with high temperature furnace and side contacting extensometer for LCF and Creep Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23cc27b8-36a9-438f-a819-44fa22ccd51e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2017 - 9 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS2 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2017 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23cc27b8-36a9-438f-a819-44fa22ccd51e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23cc27b8-36a9-438f-a819-44fa22ccd51e
  21st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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