RE21561 Universal Testing Machine

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 15th February 2022 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Teddington site houses OPSS testing facilities and is currently undergoing refurbishment and development in a bid to strengthen national capability and support the enforcement of construction and product safety casework, as well as the investigation and research of new and emerging product risks. Mechanical testing is an important area for OPSS product testing, helping to determine the suitability of materials/products for their intended applications. In order to fully assess mechanical regulatory requirements and emerging mechanical risks, it is essential to introduce a Universal Testing Machine (UTM) for the determination of mechanical properties of products across OPSS' catalogue. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: BUEA74J3D7