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title: "LU00965 - X Lab Extreme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef02"
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# LU00965 - X Lab Extreme

Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ef02

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## Summary

Loughborough University, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "LU00965 - X Lab Extreme," which falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Located in Loughborough, the award was granted through a direct procurement method to DSI Europe GmbH, with the project involving the supply of the unique Gleeble 3800 system. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract period set from 31st March 2025 to 30th September 2025. Notably, this direct award was necessitated by the specific funding requirements from the Wolfson Foundation, which called for the establishment of unique research facilities unavailable from any other supplier. Key document publication occurred on 19th March 2025, with the final signature scheduled for 28th March 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in advanced laboratory equipment and precision testing instruments. Companies specializing in high-end scientific research apparatus, particularly those capable of providing unique, high-temperature testing equipment, stand to benefit. With Loughborough University seeking an exclusive experimental system produced solely by Dynamic Systems Inc., businesses with niche capabilities in cutting-edge academic research support could find new avenues for growth and collaboration through similar procurement requests. This tender underscores the significance of catering to specialised research requirements, providing a potential competitive edge for innovative suppliers meeting exact specifications.

## Notice

The equipment includes the Gleeble 3800, featuring a unique system of LUMet, and Cryogenic Quenching. For the Ultra-High Temperature upgrade kit, it provides capabilities for both conductive and non-conductive material testing as unique enhancements and only available for Loughborough. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=934934026

### Procurement Information

The University was successful in winning the highly competitive funding provided by Wolfson Foundation for this. One of the main requirements by the funder was an establishment of unique research facilities. As a result, Loughborough will get a unique - the only one in Europe - experimental system that is produced only by Dynamic Systems Inc. (its European office DSI Europe GmbH is mentioned in the contract). No other company can produce the system with these capabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010126-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,024,139 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 3TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DSI EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 12:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010126-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010126-2025
  19th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=934934026
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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