Buyer Name: Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
Buyer Address: 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, UKF14, NG1 4FQ, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Mark Lucas
Contact Email: mark.lucas@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 1158488747
3015 Multiaxial Axial-Torsional Fatigue Testing System
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Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
300000.0 GBP
Gross: 360000 GBP
300000.0 GBP
Gross: 360000 GBP
Published
10 Feb 2026, 13:30
10 Feb 2026, 13:30
Deadline
09 Mar 2026, 10:00
09 Mar 2026, 10:00
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CPV
38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
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Description
A fatigue-rated electromechanical (non-hydraulic) axial–torsional testing system capable of simultaneous and independently controlled axial and torsional loading, suitable for static and dynamic testing in tension, compression, and combined modes.
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011884-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot LOT-0000 Status: active
Lot LOT-0000 Value: GBP 300,000
Lot LOT-0000 Value (Gross): GBP 360,000
Lot LOT-0000 Contract Start: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
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Lot LOT-0000 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0000 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Compliance (21%)
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Lot LOT-0000 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial Offer (35%)
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