CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

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Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

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Title

Bangor University Universal Test Machine for Mechanical Properties Testing (specifically Wood)

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Description of the goods or services required

The BioComposites Centre works on the development and material properties of a wide range of bio-based materials, including wood, biopolymers, natural fibre composites, novel insulation products, recycled materials, new materials from reclaimed timber and many more.

The SEEC project (Smart Efficient Energy Centre) addresses renewable energy, energy efficiency of buildings and cyberinfrastructure. Within this project the BioComposites Centres is developing new technologies and materials for improved energy efficiency in buildings, sensor arrays for in situ monitoring of performance and hygric conditions, and energy efficient structures – both new built and retrofitted. This leads to a wide-ranging programme of materials testing and tests on assemblies for structural systems. The universal testing machine will play an instrumental role in this to support development work, monitoring and verification of predicted performance. Adaptability of the UTM is therefore essential, to allow a range of different material types to be tested using the range of appropriate sample modes and dimensions set out in standards, as well as permitting a broad range of multi-component assemblies, different assembly sizes and non-standard tests to be developed.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116672

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

Purchase, installation, warranty and servicing for up to 3 years.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

As specified in the tender documentation.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

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Time Limits

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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

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Additional Information

(WA Ref:116672)

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: European Regional Development Fund

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice