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title: "Dynamic Mechanical Testing equipment with fluid bath and digital image correlation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637183"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-04-27"
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# Dynamic Mechanical Testing equipment with fluid bath and digital image correlation

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637183

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Heriot-Watt University, which is seeking a contract for "Dynamic Mechanical Testing equipment with fluid bath and digital image correlation." This project falls under the education category and is located at Heriot-Watt Campus in Edinburgh. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 8th January 2021, following an award date that started on 11th January 2021. The awarded contract has a total value of £119,584, with the successful supplier being Instron.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those offering advanced testing equipment and solutions for biological materials. Companies that specialise in research and development tools, laboratory equipment, and mechanical testing systems would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This venture aligns with the growing demands in academia and industry for innovative testing methodologies that contribute to advancements in science and engineering.

## Notice

1.1. The University requires a mechanical testing system on behalf of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The system should allow dynamic testing of biological materials and devices, with submersible heated (37 degrees) testing and a digital image correlation system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires a mechanical testing system on behalf of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The system should allow dynamic testing of biological materials and devices, with submersible heated (37 degrees) testing and a digital image correlation system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413152 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £146,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £119,584 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413152
- 25 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400527

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400527
  Dynamic Mechanical Testing equipment with fluid bath and digital image correlation - 1.1. The University requires a mechanical testing system on behalf of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The system should allow dynamic testing of biological materials and devices, with submersible heated (37 degrees) testing and a digital image correlation system.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413152
  Dynamic Mechanical Testing equipment with fluid bath and digital image correlation - 1.1. The University requires a mechanical testing system on behalf of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The system should allow dynamic testing of biological materials and devices, with submersible heated (37 degrees) testing and a digital image correlation system.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637183
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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