Published date: 11 December 2023
Last edited date: 19 January 2024
This notice was replaced on 12 April 2024
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Awarded contract (published 12 April 2024)
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Contract summary
Industry
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000
Location of contract
SO17 1BJ
Value of contract
£100,000 to £120,000
Procurement reference
2023UoS-0760
Published date
11 December 2023
Closing date
12 February 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
22 February 2024
Contract end date
21 November 2024
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The Large Structures Testing Laboratory (LSTL) at the University of Southampton requires the design completion, manufacture, and delivery of a Large Laboratory Testing Frame: specifically, a reaction frame to enable vertical loading using the 2.5MN actuator. This reaction frame will support a previously procured and commissioned Instron Hydropuls 2.5 MN (both tension and compression) linear actuator with a total displacement stroke 500 mm. The actuator includes a dynamically rated 2.5 MN load cell, and the ability to attach hinged swivel joints at each end (when needed).
To include an element of future proofing the frame design should also be capable of supporting a 4 MN actuator (unfactored) which is the next actuator largest available.
The large test frame project consists of four phases:
Phase 1: The Contractor is to complete the final design of the testing frame
Phase 2: The Contractor is to manufacture the frame components
Phase 3: The Contractor is to deliver these components to LSTL at the University
Phase 4: The University will assemble the reaction frame onsite as per the Contractor's guidance
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton
Tenders, communications or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
About the buyer
Contact name
Hannah Nash
Address
BUILDING 37, HIGHFIELD CAMPUS,UNIVERSITY ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom
Telephone
02380595000
Website
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