---
title: "Universal Materials Testing Machine"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000679286"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-01-04"
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# Universal Materials Testing Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000679286

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for a Universal Materials Testing Machine to Instron - Division of ITW Ltd. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract is currently active. The buying organisation, University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, published the tender in the Education sector. The tender, titled "Universal Materials Testing Machine," was awarded on 24th May 2022, with a contract value of GBP 64,103. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This contract award presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly suppliers in the goods category. Businesses capable of supplying and delivering a 100kN capacity Universal Materials Testing Machine may find this tender suitable for bidding. The University of Edinburgh facilitated the tender process, setting a submission deadline on 10th February 2022. Interested businesses need to ensure compliance with the selection criteria, financial requirements, and technical standards outlined in the tender documentation. The electronic submission method was mandated for bidding, and the contract involves installation and commissioning services at the University's specified location in Edinburgh.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh (The Buyer) invites competitive tenders for the supply and delivery of a 100kN capacity Universal Materials Testing Machine (UTM). The supplier will install and commission the UTM in the Institute for Infrastructure and Environment, School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Edinburgh, EH9 3FG.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh (The Buyer) invites competitive tenders for the supply and delivery of a 100kN capacity Universal Materials Testing Machine (UTM). The supplier will install and commission the UTM in the Institute for Infrastructure and Environment, School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Edinburgh, EH9 3FG.

Options: Information regarding optional extras can be found within Schedule 4, Pricing Schedule. The purchase of optional extras is at the discretion of the University.

Renewal: 4 x 1 year extensions available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN467914 |
| 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 | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,103 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTRON - DIVISION OF ITW |

## 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

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN467914
- 14 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437741

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437741
  Universal Materials Testing Machine - The University of Edinburgh (The Buyer) invites competitive tenders for the supply and delivery of a 100kN capacity Universal Materials Testing Machine (UTM). The supplier will install and commission the UTM in the Institute for Infrastructure and Environment, School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Edinburgh, EH9 3FG.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN467914
  Universal Materials Testing Machine - The University of Edinburgh (The Buyer) invites competitive tenders for the supply and delivery of a 100kN capacity Universal Materials Testing Machine (UTM). The supplier will install and commission the UTM in the Institute for Infrastructure and Environment, School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Edinburgh, EH9 3FG.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.instron.com
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/contents/enacted
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/493/contents/made
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679286
- https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0024&from=EN
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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