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title: "Large scale high temperature, high strain-rate and high pressure testing facilities"
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# Large scale high temperature, high strain-rate and high pressure testing facilities

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3f8c1aa-c414-4875-b351-8b242cbafff2

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is currently in the Tender stage of a procurement process for the contract titled "Large scale high temperature, high strain-rate and high pressure testing facilities." This opportunity falls under the industry category of "goods," specifically related to checking and testing apparatus. The tender period is open until 5th December 2017, and the successful contractor will be required to deliver services starting from 13th December 2017 until 28th February 2018. Interested parties should register to obtain the tender documentation via the university's procurement portal.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-temperature and high-strain testing apparatus and services. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced testing equipment, as well as those involved in material sciences and engineering, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could yield further contracts within the UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure & Cities (UKCRIC), enabling growth in the field of infrastructure materials and associated testing services.

## Notice

Large scale high temperature, high strain-rate and high pressure testing facilities The University wishes to appoint a Contractor or Contractors to supply High Temperature, High Strain-Rate and High Pressure Testing Facilities (H3TF) for the studying of material behaviours under these extreme loading conditions. As part of the UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure & Cities (UKCRIC) National Centre for Infrastructure Materials, the university will host high temperature, high strain-rate and high pressure testing facilities (H3TF) and diagnostic system for material performance under combined fire, impact and explosion loads for existing and novel infrastructure materials. 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 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e324d46c-8e85-4a49-8251-a884faa2ef79 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2017 at 09:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e324d46c-8e85-4a49-8251-a884faa2ef79
- 6 Nov 2017 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e324d46c-8e85-4a49-8251-a884faa2ef79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e324d46c-8e85-4a49-8251-a884faa2ef79
  6th November 2017 - 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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