Scope
Reference
2425-11-TORS-RLD
Description
Sheffield Hallam University requires a Servohydraulic Testing System with its supporting equipment, initial consumables, software, and warranties, for the College of Business, Technology and Engineering (BTE). The equipment is part of a long-term plan to ensure that the University continues to offer an up-to-date, industry-relevant experience to our students and that we teach innovative cutting-edge technologies that not only add to the student experience but also the credibility of the University.
The equipment is required to enhance the structural integrity facilities within the School of Engineering and Built Environment. The facilities support a range of activities within the institution including laboratory practicals, which allows some of the principles associated with mechanical testing, the integrity of structures/components and or structural/compositional differences in a material to be observed. These types of activities can be presented to a wide range of audiences from schools/college engagement sessions to undergraduate and post graduate taught delivery.
The school has recently moved to a project-based learning pedagogic approach and as such there will be a greater emphasis and requirement for students at all levels, both undergraduate and postgraduate to use the equipment. Therefore, extending the current capabilities within the space is vital to ensure we can simulate, more accurately, real world behaviour using the equipment base we have, to enhance the learning experience for our students and to make them industry ready.
The final demand for this piece of equipment will be in the area of consultancy and research. This piece of machinery will give us the capability to undertake more projects in this area.
Further information about the essential and desirable technical requirements can be found within the tender documents at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity
Total value (estimated)
- £225,000 excluding VAT
- £270,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended with the supplier if Sheffield Hallam University decides to take out a extended service and maintenance contract.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
Contract locations
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 May 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
13 May 2025, 11:30am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Ability to meet essential technical requirements Pass/Fail Ability to meet the desirable technical requirements 8% Build Quality and Future Proofing 2% Software/Hardware Functionality and Ease of Use 10%... |
Quality | 50% |
| Price | Price | 50% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Sheffield Hallam University
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10005790
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVMW-4512-JZYY
City Campus
Sheffield
S1 1WB
United Kingdom
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government