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Market Engagement for the procurement of a Load Cell Testing Machine and Tensile-Testing Machine

  • First published: 15 May 2026
  • Last modified: 15 May 2026
  • Version: 2
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-069a2c
Published by:
University of South Wales
Authority ID:
AA0315
Publication date:
15 May 2026
Deadline date:
22 May 2026
Notice type:
UK2
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The University of South Wales is undertaking preliminary market engagement to seek supplier feedback on a potential future procurement of specialist testing equipment. At this stage, the University is inviting suppliers to review and comment on the emerging requirements to help inform and refine any subsequent tender documentation. This engagement is for information‑gathering only and does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to procure.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

2082

Procurement description

The University of South Wales is undertaking preliminary market engagement to seek supplier feedback on a potential future procurement of specialist testing equipment. At this stage, the University is inviting suppliers to review and comment on the emerging requirements to help inform and refine any subsequent tender documentation. This engagement is for information‑gathering only and does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to procure.

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

  • UKL15 - Central Valleys

Total value (estimated)

200000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

2400000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 July 2026, 00:00AM to 31 August 2027, 23:59PM

Contracting authority

University of South Wales

Identification register:

  • GB-CHC

Address 1: University of South Wales,

Town/City: Pontypridd

Postcode: CF37 1DL

Country: United Kingdom

Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1140312

Email: gemma.selway1@southwales.ac.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Delivery regions

  • UKL15 - Central Valleys

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2027, 23:59PM

Engagement

Engagement process description

We are asking suppliers to answer some questions based on a potential requirement - to do this suppliers must access the market engagement via eTenderWales at the following link: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/97663575019E2BEFD34A

Due date

22 May 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

01 June 2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
There are no commodity categories for this notice.

Delivery locations

ID Description
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
15 May 2026
Deadline date:
22 May 2026 23:59
Notice type:
UK2
Version:
2
Authority name:
University of South Wales
Publication date:
15 May 2026
Deadline date:
22 May 2026 23:59
Notice type:
UK2
Version:
1
Authority name:
University of South Wales

About the buyer

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Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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Further information

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