---
title: "Bangor University Universal Test Machine for Mechanical Properties Testing (specifically Wood)"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-116672"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANGOR UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-04-12"
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# Bangor University Universal Test Machine for Mechanical Properties Testing (specifically Wood)

Buyer: BANGOR UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-116672

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## Summary

Bangor University is seeking to procure a Universal Test Machine for Mechanical Properties Testing, specifically for wood materials, as part of its ongoing projects aimed at developing bio-based materials and improving energy efficiency in buildings. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 14 March 2022. The tender involved an open procurement method, with the location based in Bangor, Wales. Key classifications associated with this procurement include checking and testing apparatus as well as machines and apparatus for testing and measuring.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the testing and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in mechanical testing equipment or related technologies. Companies providing innovative solutions in materials testing, market research, and product development would be particularly well-suited to engage in future opportunities arising from Bangor University’s initiatives to enhance energy efficiency and material properties. Engaging with this procurement could open doors for partnerships and expanded business operations in academia and industry-focused projects.

## Notice

The BioComposites Centre works on the development and material properties of a wide range of bio-based materials, including wood, biopolymers, natural fibre composites, novel insulation products, recycled materials, new materials from reclaimed timber and many more.The SEEC project (Smart Efficient Energy Centre) addresses renewable energy, energy efficiency of buildings and cyberinfrastructure. Within this project the BioComposites Centres is developing new technologies and materials for improved energy efficiency in buildings, sensor arrays for in situ monitoring of performance and hygric conditions, and energy efficient structures - both new built and retrofitted. This leads to a wide-ranging programme of materials testing and tests on assemblies for structural systems. The universal testing machine will play an instrumental role in this to support development work, monitoring and verification of predicted performance. Adaptability of the UTM is therefore essential, to allow a range of different material types to be tested using the range of appropriate sample modes and dimensions set out in standards, as well as permitting a broad range of multi-component assemblies, different assembly sizes and non-standard tests to be developed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116672 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BANGOR UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2DG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Canol Bangor |
| Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 16:30 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116672
- 10 Dec 2021 at 16:02 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116672

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bangor.ac.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.instron.co.uk

## Provenance

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