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title: "Servohydraulic Fatigue Testing Machine"
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# Servohydraulic Fatigue Testing Machine

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fba7

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University recently completed an open procurement process for the acquisition of a Servohydraulic Fatigue Testing Machine. The contract, valued at £259,258 GBP, was awarded on 21st August 2025 and the equipment delivery is scheduled from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. This purchase aligns with the university's strategic plan to enhance their School of Engineering and Built Environment's capabilities. The testing machine includes a temperature-controlled chamber and additional accessories such as contact extensometers and clip gauges. The procurement falls under the 'Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring' industry category, with the entire process completed within the region of UKE32, United Kingdom.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced engineering equipment and related services. Large businesses like Instron - Division of ITW Ltd stand to benefit, having successfully secured the contract to supply the equipment. The open procedure method allowed diverse suppliers to participate, offering prospects for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to align their products with university needs. Future opportunities could arise, particularly in areas supporting maintenance or software development for scientific equipment, making it an attractive avenue for both large scale operations and niche market players aiming at educational institutional contracts.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University is purchasing a Servo Hydraulic Fatigue Testing System with all the essential requirements listed in the ITT tender documents. The purchase will also include a chamber for temperature-controlled testing, contact extensometers, clip gauges for CT Specimens, and LVDT'S for flexural/compression testing plus a 2-year warranty. The equipment is part of a long-term plan to ensure that the University continues to offer an up-to-date, industry-relevant experience to our students and that we teach innovative cutting edge technologies that not only add to the student experience but also the credibility of the University.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended with the supplier if Sheffield Hallam University decides to take out a extended service and maintenance contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051049-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | £225,000 |
| Awards value | £259,258 |
| Contracts value | £259,258 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## 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

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 17:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051049-2025
- 3 Jul 2025 at 12:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037091-2025
- 2 Apr 2025 at 08:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012405-2025
- 1 Apr 2025 at 16:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012384-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051049-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037091-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012405-2025
  2nd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012384-2025
  1st April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.Instron.co.uk
- http://www.shu.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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