Scope
Procurement reference
2082
Procurement description
The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint one supplier for each Lot to supply, deliver, install, commission and support: Lot 1 – a Universal Testing Machine; and Lot 2 – a Flexural Testing Machine, for the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science. Tenderers may tender for one or both Lots.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
400000.00 GBP to 400000.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
08 December 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
University of South Wales
Identification register:
Address 1: University of South Wales,
Town/City: Pontypridd
Postcode: CF37 1DL
Country: United Kingdom
Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1140312
Contact name: Procurement Team
Email: procurement@southwales.ac.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 2 lots
Lot 1 - Universal Testing Machine
Lot number: 1
Description
supply, deliver, install, commission and support: Lot 1 – a Universal Testing Machine, for the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Lot value (estimated)
200000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
240000.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
08 December 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Please see Invitation to Tender Document available on the etenderwales portal
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 80.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality Review
Weighting: 20.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Lot 2 – Flexural Testing Machine
Lot number: 2
Description
supply, deliver, install, commission and support Lot 2 a Flexural Testing Machine, for the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science.
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Lot value (estimated)
200000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
240000.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
08 December 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Please see Invitation to Tender Document available on the etenderwales portal
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 80.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality Review
Weighting: 20.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Contract terms and risks
Payment terms
Please see Invitation to Tender Document and Specification Document available on the etenderwales portal
Description of risks to contract performance
Please see Invitation to Tender Document and Specification Document available on the etenderwales portal
Tender submission deadline
13 November 2026, 00:00AM
Enquiry deadline
06 November 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
07 December 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the eTenderWales portal (https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk), Project reference project_64300 – Supply and Installation of Materials Testing Machines (Tensile and Flexural). The procurement is divided into two Lots with a separate ITT for each: itt_127520 – Lot 1 Universal Testing Machine; itt_127521 – Lot 2 Flexural Testing Machine. Tenderers may bid for one or both Lots and must submit a complete response in the ITT for each Lot bid for.
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Tender submission deadline
13 November 2026, 00:00AM
Enquiry deadline
06 November 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
07 December 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the eTenderWales portal (https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk), Project reference project_64300 – Supply and Installation of Materials Testing Machines (Tensile and Flexural). The procurement is divided into two Lots with a separate ITT for each: itt_127520 – Lot 1 Universal Testing Machine; itt_127521 – Lot 2 Flexural Testing Machine. Tenderers may bid for one or both Lots and must submit a complete response in the ITT for each Lot bid for.
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published