--- title: "Supply and Installation of an Environmental Thermal Mechanical Test System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031fb9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031fb9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031fb9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031fb9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2022-03-09" --- # Supply and Installation of an Environmental Thermal Mechanical Test System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031fb9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031fb9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031fb9.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently seeking tenders for the supply and installation of an Environmental Thermal Mechanical Test System, with a focus on laboratory equipment, aimed at supporting nuclear research in the UK. This procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions required by 11 April 2022, and the contract is expected to conclude on 31 October 2022. The total value of the contract is £300,000, and the delivery is set to take place at the University's Edgbaston campus in Birmingham, UK. This process follows an open procurement method, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all interested parties. This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment, particularly those that can provide flexible and mobile systems tailored for extreme environmental conditions. Businesses that possess expertise in designing and delivering thermal mechanical testing solutions and have capabilities in in-situ irradiation technology will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, companies that can prove compliance with strict specifications related to quality and sustainability will have a competitive advantage in this tender process. ## Notice The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of an environmental thermal mechanical test system for in-situ irradiation. The University operates an MC40 Cyclotron and a neutron beam facility is currently being built. The MC40 Cyclotron can produce the proton beam energies in the range of 3~38 MeV.To support the nuclear research in the UK, the University has been awarded a project by EPSRC to develop a system which will enable the mechanical testing of materials under vacuum (and potentially other environments), and with the capability of in-situ irradiation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of a thermal mechanical test system for in-situ irradiation. The University operates an MC40 Cyclotron and a neutron beam facility is currently being built. The MC40 Cyclotron can produce the proton beam energies in the range of 3~38 MeV. The proposed system will be integrated to the Cyclotron and/or the neutron beams for mechanical testing under elevated temperatures, with in-situ irradiation.The system needs to be interface with the irradiation beams at the University of Birmingham. Thus, it is expected that the system should be mobile and/or adjustable in terms of the positioning.The system shall be able to operate under different environmental conditions, such as air, vacuum or gaseous.The system shall enable the testing of flat samples, but the capability of testing samples of other geometries (such as cylindrical) is highly desirable.The system shall be able to accurately measure and control the temperate of the testing sample. The maximum testing sample temperature equal to, or greater than, 1200 oC is needed. The capability of testing at temperatures lower than the ambient temperature is a plus.The system shall be able to accurately measure and control the displacement/strain on the testing sample. The capability of remote strain measurement such as digital image correlation is highly desirable.The system shall be able to provide the maximum load of 5 kN or above. It is highly desirable to have exchangeable load-cells with different maximum loads. The system shall have a digital control system to deliver custom deformation waveforms (e.g. static loading, creep, fatigue including TMF etc), as well as cooled (using liquid nitrogen/water) grips for temperature control (essential for samples subjected to high beam currents). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006431-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 9 Mar 2022 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006431-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx - http://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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