--- title: "Supply of a uniaxial, biocompatible mechanical test device" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-120605" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-120605" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120605.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120605.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-04-20" --- # Supply of a uniaxial, biocompatible mechanical test device Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-120605 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-120605) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120605.json) ## Summary Swansea University is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of a uniaxial, biocompatible mechanical test device" as part of its procurement process for goods in the biomedical engineering sector. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 5th May 2022. The equipment, essential for assessing the mechanical properties of medical materials, is to be delivered to the Service Yard at Bay Campus in Swansea, ideally by 31st July 2022. This project is funded through the European Regional Development Fund under the Priority 1: Research and Innovation initiative. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in biocompatible testing machinery and mechanical characterisation systems. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for the testing of viscoelastic materials or those with capabilities to integrate with existing systems, like the GOM Aramis System, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, consortiums are encouraged to bid, broadening the scope for collaboration among manufacturers and technology providers in this promising field. ## Notice The Department of Biomedical Engineering develops synthetic experimental systems to assess the efficacy of medical devices and implants. Target applications involve studying the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. The mechanical behaviour of solid tissue structures is of great importance to understand the mechanics of that system in health and disease. High-fidelity computational modelling frameworks already exist within the Department. This contract hopes to acquire hardware to enable robust mechanical characterisation measurements to be performed, to help provide input parameters and validation of such computational models. Expertise and hardware already exist for mechanical testing. However, this contract aims to purchase a dedicated biomaterials testing machine suitable for testing viscoelastic materials including tissue engineered structures (including living cells). The system must deliver environmental control, variable strain-rates and loading regimes (compression, tension, bending, shear) in one system with sensitivity and capability to measure low loads ~1N for tissue scaffold tests, as well as ~1kN for mechanical testing of bone (through simple changing of the load cell).A system that can also make use of our existing camera equipment, synchronising load-displacement outputs with camera equipment is highly desirable (GOM Aramis System and Photron Nova S6).Delivery will need to be to the Service Yard at Bay Campus, Swansea University, ideally by the 31st July 2022.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120605 (WA Ref:120605)Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is part of a suite of European Structural Funds provided to the UK Government and Devolved Administrations, which includes the Welsh Government. The primary aim is to strengthen the economy and bring about a fairer society in alignment with the Europe 2020 strategic approach to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The rationale underpinning programme objectives are set out in the UK Partnership Agreement, which sets out the relevant thematic objectives and investment priorities for the ESI funds in Wales. The IMPACT operation is funded under Priority 1, Research and Innovation, which aims to increase the capacity of Welsh Research Institutions. It is expected to contribute to SO1.1, to increase the success of Welsh research institutions in attracting competitive and private research funding.The IMPACT operation is funded under Priority 1, Research and Innovation, which aims to increase the capacity of Welsh Research Institutions. It is expected to contribute to SO1.1, to increase the success of Welsh research institutions in attracting competitive and private research funding.The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120605 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA2 8PP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Sketty | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 20 Apr 2022 at 08:52 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120605 ## Notice URLs - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120605 - https://www.swansea.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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