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title: "(NU/1522) Supply of surface testing equipment for abrasion and scratch testing"
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# (NU/1522) Supply of surface testing equipment for abrasion and scratch testing

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebaea322-b42c-43c2-827f-32f8a2dafb13

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking to supply surface testing equipment for abrasion and scratch testing, with a contract value of £90,000. This initiative is part of the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network, supported by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). The tender, currently active, is classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and has a tender period ending on 16th September 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2019 and conclude by 20th December 2019, with delivery to the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory and precision testing equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on after-sales support and maintenance over a 12-month warranty period. Companies engaged in the manufacturing or distribution of relevant goods may capitalise on this opportunity by providing quality products and services that meet the specific requirements outlined in the tender documents.

## Notice

Newcastle University is a partner of the Joint Rolling Stock Centre of Excellence which will form part of the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN), funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). As part of this project, there is a requirement for surface testing equipment for abrasion and scratch testing. The scope of this contract is for the supply and delivery of equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af7a6fe-4c5a-4bae-8c4f-8f4751918ceb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 20 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2019 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af7a6fe-4c5a-4bae-8c4f-8f4751918ceb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af7a6fe-4c5a-4bae-8c4f-8f4751918ceb
  30th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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