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title: "INSTRON 34FM-100 Universal Test System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a251"
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# INSTRON 34FM-100 Universal Test System

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a251

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the project titled "INSTRON 34FM-100 Universal Test System" was carried out by the UK Atomic Energy Authority, based in Oxfordshire, at the Culham Science Centre. This tender falls under the industry category of "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring" and pertains to the region designated as UKJ14 within the United Kingdom. This contract was awarded on the 25th of September 2025, following a procurement stage that focused on direct acquisition below the competition threshold. The procurement method employed was 'direct', and the process was identified by the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The active contract for the awarded project commenced on the 24th of September 2025 and is set to conclude by the 26th of November 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying testing and measurement apparatus. The project was awarded to INSTRON, ITW Ltd, a large-scale supplier in the particular sector, indicating a demand for specialised equipment that meets precise standards and requirements, such as accurate speed and force measurements, compatibility with high-temperature testing, and compatibility with existing equipment systems. This contract is particularly appealing for companies with the capability to provide advanced measurement technologies and equipment that adhere to the specified constraints, thus contributing to business growth in these niche markets.

## Notice

100kN load cell reversible (tension/compression, so it has to be a Universal Test System) * Velocities of cross hair 0.1mm/min to 1 mm/min (typical range of usage) * Floor mounted (to achieve large travel) * Length of crosshead travel min 1m, 1.4m with grips attached (to be compatible with existing test equipment and test needs) * Effective sample width ~ 0.5m (rail frame width) * Accuracy for both speed and force equal or better than 0.5% (Force is +/-0.5% of reading down to 1/250th of load cell and +/-1% of reading down to 1/500th of capacity, Speed accuracy +/-0.2% of set speed) * Compatible with high temperature tests ~1000C (whether as is or with a test chamber attached)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059792-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,947 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059792-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059792-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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