Multi Lot - Supply and Installation of Materials Testing Machines (Tensile and Flexural)
- Buyer
- University of South Wales
- Value
- £400,000
- Closes
- 13 November 2026
- Where
- Pontypridd, Wales
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
University of South Wales is buying two types of laboratory testing machines: a Universal Testing Machine (for tensile testing) and a Flexural Testing Machine. They want one supplier to supply, deliver, install, commission and provide ongoing support for each machine.
What the buyer wants
• Supply one Universal Testing Machine (tensile testing equipment) and/or one Flexural Testing Machine (bending/flexural testing equipment) • Deliver the machine(s) to the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science at University of South Wales • Install and commission the machine(s) so they are ready to use • Provide technical support and maintenance for the equipment
Lots
- Lot 1 - Universal Testing Machine
- Lot 2 – Flexural Testing Machine
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
This contract will disqualify most small businesses because it requires specialized expertise in designing, manufacturing or installing high-value laboratory testing machines, technical commissioning capability, and likely a proven track record of supplying universities or research institutions with similar equipment.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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