---
title: "Materials Testing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000648129"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-03-19"
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# Materials Testing System

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000648129

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Materials Testing System" was conducted by Heriot-Watt University, located at Riccarton, Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the education industry and is classified as an open tender. The contract was awarded on 19th March 2021, with a contract value of £91,298. The items specified were delivered to the university's Riccarton Campus. This procurement process was initiated to replace an outdated system that is specifically designed to work with existing equipment from the same manufacturer, facilitating a seamless integration for ongoing research activities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the materials testing and laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in systems capable of compatibility with existing equipment from established manufacturers. Companies that can offer advanced technical solutions or have experience within the educational sector may find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. The focus on a specific supplier due to technical requirements highlights the potential for niche market entrants who can meet the specific criteria outlined in such contracts.

## Notice

Materials testing system with wedge action grips, jaws, 3 point bend test capacity for analysis of various materials.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: This is a specialist piece of equipment that must work seamlessly with other equipment provided by the same manufacturer. This purchase is as a direct replacement for a 37 year old system from the same manufacturer. Over recent years we have acquired many accessories that are needed for sample analysis that are only compatible with another a system from teh same manufactuer. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409912 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,298 |

## 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)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409912

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409912
  Materials Testing System - Materials testing system with wedge action grips, jaws, 3 point bend test capacity for analysis of various materials.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648129

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