---
title: "3015 Multiaxial Axial-Torsional Fatigue Testing System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c8f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# 3015 Multiaxial Axial-Torsional Fatigue Testing System

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c8f

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University has awarded a contract for a Multiaxial Axial-Torsional Fatigue Testing System, completing the procurement process initiated in February 2026. The procurement, under an open procedure as per UKPGA 2023/54, addressed the need for an electromechanical testing system at their Nottingham location, classified under the "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring" sector. Key dates include the contract award notice released on 18th May 2026, with the contract period set to start 1st June 2026, ending on 31st July 2029.

Businesses operating in the manufacturing and testing equipment sectors, particularly those focused on technological innovations and fulfilling large-scale public contracts, would find such opportunities valuable for growth. This tender, suitable for SMEs, demonstrates a healthy competitive field, as evidenced by two final stage bids, including an SME bid. Companies with expertise in high-precision testing systems, offering both goods and accompanying services like installation and maintenance, are poised to benefit from responding to similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

A fatigue-rated electromechanical (non-hydraulic) axial-torsional testing system capable of simultaneous and independently controlled axial and torsional loading, suitable for static and dynamic testing in tension, compression, and combined modes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045245-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £270,122 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## 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

- 38425400 - Structure estimation apparatus
- 38425500 - Strength estimation apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 09:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045245-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 13:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011884-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045245-2026
  18th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011884-2026
  10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ntu.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102512&TID100107728&B=
- https://www.instron.com/en/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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