---
title: "Supply of Test Frame for Cryogenic Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0434e4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2024-05-01"
---

# Supply of Test Frame for Cryogenic Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0434e4

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the supply of a Test Frame for Cryogenic Testing. This procurement falls under the goods category and involves a Cryogenic Test Frame with a 2-year warranty. The University of Bristol acted as the buyer in this process. The contract was signed on 15th March 2024, with a total value of £157,271 GBP. The supplier awarded the contract is Instron-Division of ITW Ltd. The procurement process has been completed at the award stage.

This tender opportunity involves the supply of a Testing Frame for Cryogenic Testing by the University of Bristol. The contract has a total value of £280,000 GBP and includes a Mechanical test frame for material properties testing at 20 kelvin. The submission deadline for bids was on 26th February 2024. This contract offers business growth opportunities for companies specializing in machinery and testing equipment. Businesses interested in supplying specialized testing machinery for scientific research applications are well-suited to compete in this tender.

## Notice

Cryogenic Test Frame and 2 year warranty

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1 Cryogenic test frame and 2 year warranty

Options: 2x 12 month extensions for Maintenance and servicing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013994-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | £280,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £157,271 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTRON-DIVISION OF ITW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 1 May 2024 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013994-2024
- 26 Jan 2024 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002727-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.ac.uk
- http://www.tenders.bris.ac.uk

## Provenance

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