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title: "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester"
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# The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000778918

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde recently completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester. This contract, valued at £211,000 GBP, is part of an open procurement procedure above the GPA threshold, related to research and development equipment for the Electronic and Electrical Engineering department. The procurement process began with a planned stage in September 2024, progressed to an active tender stage in November 2024, with bids closing on 12th December 2024, and was ultimately awarded in July 2025. The final delivery and installation of the equipment will take place at the University's Glasgow campus, aligning with Innovate UK’s ZEST1 Zero Emissions for Sustainable Transport Project. The contract was awarded to HOPE EXCELLENCE (HONG KONG) LIMITED following a competitive process that emphasised both cost and quality.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development equipment, especially those with capabilities in advanced mechanical testing systems. Companies adept in providing complex integrated solutions and with a focus on sustainable technology development stand to benefit from participating in similar tenders. The nature of the equipment—utilized for innovative research in cryogenic aviation propulsion systems and mechanical characterisation of materials—suits suppliers that can offer technologically sophisticated products and services, enabling business growth in cutting-edge science and engineering sectors. SMEs, especially those with an emphasis on export, should consider the potential to showcase their expertise in highly specialised equipment and align with major university-led research projects.

## Notice

This Award Notice relates to an open tender above the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods related to research and development equipment required by the Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) department at the University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority). The Contracting Authority seeks to award the contract to a single supplier. The supplier shall undertake the contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester. The Contracting Authority will require the equipment to be delivered, installed and commissioned on campus at the University of Strathclyde. The equipment is grant funded and aligned to Innovate UK's (UKRI) ZEST1 Zero Emissions for Sustainable Transport Project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a cryogenic mechanical tester. The Contracting Authority anticipates that the contract will be for a duration of twenty (20) months. The Contracting Authority requires the awarded supplier to fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: 1 The offered equipment must be able to tensile/compres/bend/torsion samples. 2 The offered equipment must be have the ability to test samples between 20 Kelvin and room temperature. 3 The offered equipment must have the ability to accurately control and measure the sample temperature between 20 Kelvin and room temperature, with less than 1K error. 4 The offered equipment must have the ability to apply and monitor parameters during tensile/compres/bend/torsion testing. 5 The offered equipment must have the ability to inject hydrogen gas for tested samples before the testing. 6 The offered equipment must store or output data from thermal/load sensors. 7 The offered solution must include self-aligning tooling. 8 The testing rig of the offered equipment must have a minimum class 0.5 load cell for ranges 0-100kN as laid out in the ISO standard 376:2011. 9 The temperature of the offered solution must be controlled automatically using a temperature controller. 10 The offered equipment must be able to export to Microsoft Excel and CSV file format.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535251 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £211,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOPE EXCELLENCE (HONG KONG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38425500 - Strength estimation apparatus
- 38425700 - Surface tension measuring instruments
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535251
- 12 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518149
- 25 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514931

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514931
  The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester - The Prior Information Notice (PIN) invitation relates to an open tender above the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods related to research and development equipment required by the Electronic and Electrical Engineering department at the University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority). The Contracting Authority envisions a single supplier shall undertake the contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester. The equipment will likely be delivered, installed and commissioned on campus at the University of Strathclyde. Potential Tenderers who believe they can fulfill the high level specification detailed in this PIN, will be sent a market research questionnaire to review in full, complete and submit to the Contracting authority. Notes of Interest in this notice are required by 11:00am on the 30th of September 2024.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518149
  The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester - This Notice relates to an open tender above the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods related to research and development equipment required by the Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) department at the University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority). The Contracting Authority envisions a single supplier shall undertake the contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester. The Contracting Authority will require the equipment to be delivered, installed and commissioned on campus at the University of Strathclyde. The equipment is grant funded and aligned to Innovate UK's (UKRI) ZEST1 Zero Emissions for Sustainable Transport Project. entails research into High Temperature Superconductors (HTS). The equipment will be used to mechanically characterize composite/metal/superconductor materials that will be used in cryogenic aviation propulsion systems.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535251
  The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester - This Award Notice relates to an open tender above the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods related to research and development equipment required by the Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) department at the University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority). The Contracting Authority seeks to award the contract to a single supplier. The supplier shall undertake the contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester. The Contracting Authority will require the equipment to be delivered, installed and commissioned on campus at the University of Strathclyde. The equipment is grant funded and aligned to Innovate UK's (UKRI) ZEST1 Zero Emissions for Sustainable Transport Project.

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