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title: "Equipment for DURALAB Facility - Weathering Chambers"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-115090"
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buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-04-25"
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# Equipment for DURALAB Facility - Weathering Chambers

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-115090

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## Summary

Cardiff University is seeking to procure equipment for its DURALAB (Durability and Characterisation Laboratory) facility, focusing specifically on weathering chambers. This contract, categorized under goods, is currently in the award stage following a tender process that started on 21st October 2021. The procurement method adopted is open, allowing eligibility for competitive bids. The submission period concluded on 10th November 2021 and the award decision was finalised by 26th November 2021. The project is aimed at enhancing testing capabilities for various materials, with a focus on infrastructure materials and biomedical devices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment and precision instruments sector, particularly those offering advanced weathering and corrosion testing chambers. Companies that can supply high-quality laboratory and optical equipment, as well as those experienced in multidisciplinary testing methodologies, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts not only opens doors to collaboration with a prominent educational institution but also contributes to the growth of innovative testing solutions in the industry.

## Notice

The aim of this procurement process is to purchase two pieces of equipment which will be used in the creation of a new multidisciplinary testing facility named DURALAB (Durability and Characterisation Laboratory) or accelerated weathering/ageing and long-term durability testing of a wide variety of materials (e.g., infrastructure materials, artefacts, biomedical devices, plastics, food, biological samples).This Contract is separated into two Lots:Lot 1: Cyclic Corrosion ChamberLot 2: UV Weathering ChamberBidders can bid for one or more Lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115090 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Q-LAB EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2022 at 13:14 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115090

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.q-lab.com

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