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# 22-SJM-073 Tribological Testing Equipment - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0cede41-bf0f-495f-b6df-6b8eb3294824

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth awarded a contract for Tribological Testing Equipment for teaching and research purposes. The equipment is classified under CPV codes related to research, testing, and scientific technical simulation. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 29th August 2023. The contract period is from 1st September 2023 to 1st March 2025. Bruker UK LTD was the supplier awarded the contract.

This tender for Tribological Testing Equipment by the University of Portsmouth presents opportunities for businesses providing instruments for testing and measuring. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the sector of goods related to scientific technical simulation may find this tender suitable for growth. Interested businesses should note the delivery addresses located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contractual obligations starting on 1st September 2023.

## Notice

22-SJM-073 Tribological Testing Equipment Tribological testing equipment is needed for teaching, research and projects in the area of advanced materials and manufacturing at the University of Portsmouth. We are looking for a versatile tribometer, with a range of functionalities, that is easy to use. In addition to above suppliers are required to also provide options of compatible auxiliary equipment and enhancement products that provide additional functionality and specialist testing environments. This may include additional equipment to allow for specialist testing (high temperature, vacuum, etc.) and/or equipment for surface measurements, characterisation and/or evaluation. Options will be considered in terms of need and all must be priced as options and are subject to budget. Supplier is expected to supply, deliver, locate all products to room of choice. This is ground floor and must meet mandatory requirements set out in the tender documents To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30f5b93-deca-4eb7-93fd-2dabfa98f4ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 1 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 12:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30f5b93-deca-4eb7-93fd-2dabfa98f4ce
- 12 Dec 2023 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30f5b93-deca-4eb7-93fd-2dabfa98f4ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30f5b93-deca-4eb7-93fd-2dabfa98f4ce
  12th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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