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3015 Multiaxial Axial-Torsional Fatigue Testing System

Nottingham Trent UniversitycontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-064c8fProcurement Act 2023SME suitablepending

Estimated value

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Awarded value

£270k

Awarded 17 May 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

18 May 2026

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.

Scope

Reference
3015
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
15 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2029
CPV classifications
38540000
38425400
38425500
Contract locations
East Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technical ComplianceLoadingquality21.00%
Technical ComplianceControlquality12.00%
Technical ComplianceSoftware & PC hardwarequality8.00%
Value AddedCollaboration and Strategic Partnershipquality4.00%
Service DeliveryDetails of delivery lead times, installation, commissioning, training, warranty and maintenance packages.quality10.00%
Strategic CommitmentsSustainabilityquality10.00%
Commercial OfferWhole Life Costing (up to five years)cost35.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

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Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£270k

Award date

17 May 2026

Contract start

31 May 2026

Contract end

31 Jul 2029

Awarded to
ID
Instron, Division of ITW Limited