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title: "QUB272025 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of an Instrumented Drop Weight Impact Tester for characterisation of the mechanical properties polymer and composite materials"
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# QUB272025 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of an Instrumented Drop Weight Impact Tester for characterisation of the mechanical properties polymer and composite materials

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e5f1

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast has completed the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of an Instrumented Drop Weight Impact Tester. This equipment is intended for the characterisation of the mechanical properties of polymer and composite materials. The contract, now in the award stage, was valued at £157,681 and signed on 27th June 2025. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 38000000 for laboratory, optical and precision equipment, was conducted using an open procedure. The instrument is to be delivered and maintained in Belfast, and the awarded supplier for this contract is Instron Division of ITW Ltd.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with capabilities in polymers and composite materials. Companies fitting this profile, including SMEs like Instron Division of ITW Ltd, can benefit from such contracts by enhancing their portfolio and gaining valuable experience in high-demand equipment provision. Additionally, the contract's long-term maintenance and ancillary item provision offer ongoing business prospects that contribute to sustainable growth and consistent revenue streams. Businesses with expertise in advanced testing and measurement equipment are well-suited to compete and excel in this type of procurement.

## Notice

Queen's University of Belfast wishes to procure an Instrumented Drop Weight Impact Tester, to measure impact strength of polymer and composite materials and the damage resistance of composite materials

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's University Belfast requires a contract for Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of an Instrumented Drop Weight Impact Tester for characterisation of the mechanical properties polymer and composite materials

Options: options to extend for ongoing maintenance and the purchase of consumables, ancillary items and complimentary goods for further periods of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment

Renewal: options to extend for ongoing maintenance and the purchase of consumables, ancillary items and complimentary goods for further periods of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035673-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £157,681 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035673-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006554-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/

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