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title: "Market Engagement for the procurement of a Load Cell Testing Machine and Tensile-Testing Machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a2c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# Market Engagement for the procurement of a Load Cell Testing Machine and Tensile-Testing Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a2c

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## Summary

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to acquire a Load Cell Testing Machine and a Tensile-Testing Machine. As a sub-central government public authority, the University has issued a preliminary market engagement notice under the legal framework of Welsh devolved regulations, aimed at gathering information from potential suppliers. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in this engagement via eTenderWales by 22 May 2026. The procurement relates to the industry category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments, and the expected procurement value is set at £200,000 GBP, with a gross amount in excess of £2,400,000 GBP. The market engagement notice was published on 15 May 2026, with any further notices anticipated by 1 June 2026. The project is marked as planning, with an anticipated contract period commencing on 1 July 2026 and concluding on 31 August 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of providing the specific testing machines required. The engagement focuses on informing and refining the potential procurement process, which may lead to a full procurement tender at a later date. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project is noted for its suitability for these groups. Engaging in this tender could help businesses not only enhance their portfolio with a prestigious institution like the University of South Wales but also foster growth by aligning their offerings with educational and institutional needs.

## Notice

The University of South Wales is undertaking preliminary market engagement to seek supplier feedback on a potential future procurement of specialist testing equipment. At this stage, the University is inviting suppliers to review and comment on the emerging requirements to help inform and refine any subsequent tender documentation. This engagement is for information-gathering only and does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to procure.

### Planning Information

We are asking suppliers to answer some questions based on a potential requirement - to do this suppliers must access the market engagement via eTenderWales at the following link: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/97663575019E2BEFD34A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044998-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 14:17 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044998-2026
- 15 May 2026 at 13:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044975-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044998-2026
  15th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044975-2026
  15th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/97663575019E2BEFD34A
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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