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title: "20-07 Modernisation of a Dartec 20 kN Servo Hydraulic Test Frame"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED"
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# 20-07 Modernisation of a Dartec 20 kN Servo Hydraulic Test Frame

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0c69950-2245-4603-98e0-40dbf8044591

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited is seeking suppliers for the modernisation of a Dartec 20 kN Servo Hydraulic Test Frame as part of a project funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Classified under miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery, this procurement process adopts an open procedure, with the tender period having closed on 11th March 2020. The contract is valued at £50,000 and spans from 15th July 2020 to 15th July 2021, located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advanced engineering materials, especially those equipped to engage in research and innovation projects. Companies that can contribute to the upgrade of testing equipment at the Telford Innovation Campus may find a beneficial avenue for growth and collaboration, aligning with the objectives of the Centre established under the CALMERIC project.

## Notice

The University of Wolverhampton has been part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to deliver a Composites & Additive Layer Materials Engineering Research & Innovation Centre (CALMERIC) in the Marches, Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire and Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Economic Partnership (LEP) areas. The CALMERIC project supports SME's to conduct collaborative research and innovation projects in the field of advanced engineering materials with specialist staff based in the Centre established on Telford Innovation Campus of the University of Wolverhampton. In order to compliment and add to the University's facilities, the project requires modernisation of a Dartec Fatigue Testing rig located at the Telford campus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90203ac4-b01d-44bb-8276-7ad4c2340248 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2020 - 15 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOT AWARDED SEE 20-07B |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2020 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90203ac4-b01d-44bb-8276-7ad4c2340248
- 10 Feb 2020 at 17:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c6f74de-7ea4-4241-8357-f51307b3c5e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90203ac4-b01d-44bb-8276-7ad4c2340248
  3rd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c6f74de-7ea4-4241-8357-f51307b3c5e1
  10th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
  All correspondence via BravoSolution

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