--- title: "Drop Tower System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000749087" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749087" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000749087.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000749087.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-02-01" --- # Drop Tower System Buyer: ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749087 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749087) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000749087.json) ## Summary The Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, UK, has recently completed a public procurement process for the purchase of a Drop Tower System. This tender falls under the goods category and was awarded to Instron. The procurement method used was an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on December 7, 2023, and the award period starting on the same day. The contract was signed on January 23, 2024, with a value of £116,252. This procurement process for the Drop Tower System by Robert Gordon University presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the goods sector, especially those providing impact testing equipment. SMEs and large-scale suppliers that offer universal testing machines would be well-suited to compete. With the awarded contract active, businesses can consider similar procurements from the University in the future to support their growth strategies. ## Notice RGU is required to purchase one universal testing machine (Drop Tower System) for impact testing within the School of Engineering. It is seen as key piece of equipment to support teaching and research at the University. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497680 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | Lots value | £140,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £111,426 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB10 7FY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | DWE SCIENTIFIC; INSTRON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring - 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator - 50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus - 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating - 51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment - 71632000 - Technical testing services ## Release History - 1 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497680 - 23 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497061 - 1 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491697 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV491697&idx=4 30th November 2023 - Additional floor plan of area around lab - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV491697&idx=3 21st November 2023 - For delivery info, floor plan and height details. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV491697&idx=1 1st November 2023 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV491697&idx=2 1st November 2023 - Insert Pricing here - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491697 Drop Tower System - RGU is required to purchase one universal testing machine (Drop Tower System) for impact testing within the School of Engineering. It is seen as key piece of equipment to support teaching and research at the University. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497061 Drop Tower System - RGU is required to purchase one universal testing machine (Drop Tower System) for impact testing within the School of Engineering. It is seen as key piece of equipment to support teaching and research at the University. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497680 Drop Tower System ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.rgu.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749087 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749087. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000749087.json.