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title: "Instron Upgrade and service."
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f94a6a21-c6a5-4765-b591-3d533cb20208"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
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# Instron Upgrade and service.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f94a6a21-c6a5-4765-b591-3d533cb20208

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) is seeking to enhance its capabilities through a tender for the upgrade and service of an INSTRON machine, originally from the 1980s, which requires updates exclusively provided by INSTRON. This procurement falls under the engineering services category and is classified as a direct procurement method, executed via a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 18th February 2022, with a total value of £28,790, and the awarding was officially noted on 23rd June 2022. The project is set to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an advantageous opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering services and those that focus on machinery upgrades and maintenance. Companies capable of delivering high-quality technical support for specialised equipment, particularly those familiar with INSTRON machinery, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender accessible, considering the procurement's design to allow participation from a broader spectrum of service providers.

## Notice

The machine we are upgrading is INSTRON machine from the 1980's, it can only be updated with INSTRON. This is because of all the connection and licensing conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ea6406-705c-419e-8757-8edf9f5f6e7c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2022 - 18 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,790 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,790 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ea6406-705c-419e-8757-8edf9f5f6e7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ea6406-705c-419e-8757-8edf9f5f6e7c
  23rd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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