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title: "1825/JN - Transient Testing Tribometer"
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# 1825/JN - Transient Testing Tribometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4cec838-2c4a-4203-9233-2e8eb7836a1b

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has recently completed the procurement process for a universal tribometer, classified under laboratory and optical equipment and miscellaneous machinery. The tender, identified as 1825/JN, had a total value of £166,000 and was conducted using an open procurement method. The tender period closed on 12 December 2017, and the contract was awarded on 5 March 2018. This procurement was located in Sheffield, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with the contract period lasting from 23 January 2018 to 24 January 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of providing innovative and multi-functional machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate given the stated suitability for SMEs. Companies with expertise in advanced manufacturing or materials testing are particularly well-suited to compete, as the tender requires a product capable of functioning under varied environmental conditions and testing multiple materials.

## Notice

We seek to acquire a universal tribometer. This equipment should be capable of studying a diverse range of materials under a wide range of environmental conditions. Therefore, the unit should be multi-functional allowing several different test modes to be undertaken on the same platform. Additional information: This tender closes on 12/12/17 at 12 noon (UK time) For all information regarding this tender please visit: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ea7133-5405-4342-98b2-da7705ea1cc7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2018 - 6 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £219,509 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER FRANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2018 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ea7133-5405-4342-98b2-da7705ea1cc7
- 14 Nov 2017 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd1b954-2d5b-4320-9980-91ce3a76afd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ea7133-5405-4342-98b2-da7705ea1cc7
  5th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd1b954-2d5b-4320-9980-91ce3a76afd7
  14th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  Please see the link below for all tender information including tender documents and correspondence

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