---
title: "Drop Tower System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0410ee"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-02-01"
---

# Drop Tower System

Buyer: ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0410ee

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## Summary

The Robert Gordon University has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Drop Tower System under the main procurement category of goods. The procurement stage was initiated with a tender and progressed to an award. The contract was signed on January 23, 2024, with a value of £116,252. The system was purchased from the supplier Instron. The procurement was crucial for impact testing within the School of Engineering, supporting teaching and research at the University.

This procurement opportunity for the Drop Tower System presents a chance for suppliers in the testing and measuring apparatus industry. The Robert Gordon University sought the equipment to enhance its facilities for educational and research purposes. Businesses involved in manufacturing, installation services, repair and maintenance, as well as technical testing services, could find this opportunity suitable for competition. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing fair competition and a transparent process for interested suppliers.

## Notice

RGU is required to purchase one universal testing machine (Drop Tower System) for impact testing within the School of Engineering. It is seen as key piece of equipment to support teaching and research at the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003337-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £227,678 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB10 7FY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DWE SCIENTIFIC; INSTRON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus
- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
- 51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment
- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2024 at 11:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003337-2024
- 23 Jan 2024 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002298-2024
- 1 Nov 2023 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032299-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rgu.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000756036
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00399

## Provenance

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