--- title: "250kN Servo-Hydraulic Test Machine" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc3595d5-9a7a-4160-a2d4-66dc1df70023" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc3595d5-9a7a-4160-a2d4-66dc1df70023" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3595d5-9a7a-4160-a2d4-66dc1df70023.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3595d5-9a7a-4160-a2d4-66dc1df70023.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2024-04-15" --- # 250kN Servo-Hydraulic Test Machine Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc3595d5-9a7a-4160-a2d4-66dc1df70023 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc3595d5-9a7a-4160-a2d4-66dc1df70023) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3595d5-9a7a-4160-a2d4-66dc1df70023.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for a 250kN Servo-Hydraulic Test Machine in line with their strategic research directions. The procurement process has concluded, with Instron winning the contract. The contract is valued at £140,060 and will be in effect from 15th April 2024 to 31st October 2025. The University of Southampton, located in Southampton, England, initiated this tender under the main procurement category of goods using an open procedure above the threshold. This procurement process for a Servo-Hydraulic Test Machine by the University of Southampton presents an opportunity for businesses, specifically those in the goods sector, to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide and install hydraulic testing equipment with specific load capacities are well-suited to participate in this tender. The tender period ended on 11th March 2024, and the contract is set to commence on 1st May 2024. Businesses interested in dynamic and static testing equipment provision can find detailed tender documents on the University's procurement platform. ## Notice The Testing and Structures Research Laboratory (TSRL) has a number of 100kN test frames and a larger 630kN frame. Recent strategic research directions have meant that we require samples that need more force than 100kN but are dimensionally too small to fit in the 630kN machine. Subsequently, the University requires a new Servo-Hydraulic Test Machine with load capacity of approximately 250kN to complement our existing capabilities and fill in the gap between our existing machines. The TSRL has capacity within its existing hydraulic infrastructure to include this additional machine in terms of hydraulic flow and available outlets of the existing 210bar ring main. The scope of this procurement is to provide, install and commission a 250kN test machine with a t-slotted (or equivalent base) alongside an appropriate load cell, hydraulic grips, control system and associated software and hardware interfaces. The system will be used for both static and dynamic testing and thus must be fatigue rated for large numbers of cycles. How to obtain Tender Documents: Website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home The Tender documents can be access when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and c licking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab ('ITT') where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view/download the documents. 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Further guidance on how to use In-Tend can be found on the portal under the 'Help' button. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c429c0ca-a7aa-43de-b6a2-3ac480c1df89 | | 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £140,060 | | 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 SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INSTRON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38542000 - Servo-hydraulic test apparatus ## Release History - 15 Apr 2024 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c429c0ca-a7aa-43de-b6a2-3ac480c1df89 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c429c0ca-a7aa-43de-b6a2-3ac480c1df89 15th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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