CREST2 Project Materials Testing

Contract summary

Industry

• Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring - 38540000

• Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71600000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£50 to £170,000

Procurement reference

262/EML/ASTC/15

Published date

16 June 2015

Closing date

16 July 2015

Contract start date

1 August 2015

Contract end date

31 July 2017

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

262/EML/ASTC/15 CREST2 Project Materials Testing

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for supply to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Catcliffe, Rotherham.

Scope of Requirement:

The intention is to create framework agreement for a number of services, described as lots. Each lot will be awarded to a single supplier.

The CREST2 project is a collaborative project between Airbus UK, Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, Carpenter Technologies and the University of Sheffield (UoS). The UoS is supplying the consortium with key tests data. The project objective is to remove the need for using non REACH compliant products in the manufacture of large structural aerospace components.

The University of Sheffield, through its Advanced Structural Testing Centre (ASTC), will commission tests and control the conversion of the Carpenter Technologies material into test coupons and the delivery of test results.

All testing is required to be undertaken by organisations holding specific accreditation from Messier-Bugatti-Dowty for the provision of testing.

The required Testing Services shall be undertaken off the AMRC facility and have been categorised as follows:

Lot 1 Tensile Testing to ASTM E8/E8M
Lot 2 Compression testing to ASTM E9-09
Lot 3 Fracture toughness testing to ASTM E399-09
Lot 4 Shear Strength testing to ASTM B769-07
Lot 5 Grain size checks to ASTM E112-10
Lot 6 Fatigue testing to PCS-7400

It is anticipated that the time required to complete the project would be in the region of 24 months. A framework will be established for this initial period of 24 months commencing as soon as possible. This period may be extended no longer than 6 months post the initial contract term, if so required, to meet need and to complete project requirements.

Tender Process and Documentation:

This is an E.U open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield.

If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Closing date for receipt of tenders: 16th of July 2015 at 12 noon (UK time).

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More information

Links

• https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
• Tender notice
• In-tend host

Additional text

Contract period is 24 months from award (option to extend for a further 6 months post initial term).
Value of the contract for the maximum period is in range between £50,000 - £170,000.

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Award information

Awarded date

6 October 2015

Contract start date

7 October 2015

Contract end date

6 October 2017

Total value of contract

£50,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Exova SAS

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About the buyer

Address

Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
Procurement, Wallis Way, Catcliffe
Rotherham
S60 5TZ
England

Email

s.wiaderna@sheffield.ac.uk

Website

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield