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title: "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester"
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# The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049dad

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for a cryogenic mechanical tester to HOPE EXCELLENCE (HONG KONG) LIMITED as part of its Zero Emissions for Sustainable Transport Project funded by Innovate UK (UKRI). The procurement process utilized an open procedure, in compliance with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) threshold. Having transitioned through planning and tender stages, the process reached the award stage on 23rd July 2025. The single-contract award, valued at £211,000, involves the delivery, installation, and commissioning of testing and measuring machinery at the University by December 2025. Key industry categorizations for this procurement fall under machines and apparatus for testing and measuring.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for suppliers capable of delivering sophisticated testing and measurement equipment, particularly those within the mechanical or cryogenic technology sectors. Companies specializing in research and development equipment are particularly well-suited to engage in such tenders. The high demands for technical precision and compliance to international standards present opportunities for growth and establish technical partnerships aligning with the UK government's commitment to sustainable and renewable energy transportation solutions. The contract's long-term engagement, estimated to last approximately 20 months, fosters a lucrative environment for connecting innovative technologies to pivotal university projects.

## Notice

This Award Notice relates to an open tender above the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods related to research and development equipment required by the Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) department at the University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority). The Contracting Authority seeks to award the contract to a single supplier. The supplier shall undertake the contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester. The Contracting Authority will require the equipment to be delivered, installed and commissioned on campus at the University of Strathclyde. The equipment is grant funded and aligned to Innovate UK's (UKRI) ZEST1 Zero Emissions for Sustainable Transport Project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a cryogenic mechanical tester. The Contracting Authority anticipates that the contract will be for a duration of twenty (20) months. The Contracting Authority requires the awarded supplier to fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: 1 The offered equipment must be able to tensile/compres/bend/torsion samples. 2 The offered equipment must be have the ability to test samples between 20 Kelvin and room temperature. 3 The offered equipment must have the ability to accurately control and measure the sample temperature between 20 Kelvin and room temperature, with less than 1K error. 4 The offered equipment must have the ability to apply and monitor parameters during tensile/compres/bend/torsion testing. 5 The offered equipment must have the ability to inject hydrogen gas for tested samples before the testing. 6 The offered equipment must store or output data from thermal/load sensors. 7 The offered solution must include self-aligning tooling. 8 The testing rig of the offered equipment must have a minimum class 0.5 load cell for ranges 0-100kN as laid out in the ISO standard 376:2011. 9 The temperature of the offered solution must be controlled automatically using a temperature controller. 10 The offered equipment must be able to export to Microsoft Excel and CSV file format.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042235-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £211,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOPE EXCELLENCE (HONG KONG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38425500 - Strength estimation apparatus
- 38425700 - Surface tension measuring instruments
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042235-2025
- 12 Nov 2024 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036564-2024
- 25 Sep 2024 at 14:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030629-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783098
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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