Scope
Description
1 x ElectroPuls E10000 Linear Torsion All Electric Test Equipment, plus associated software, IT peripherals and equipment.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £196,203 excluding VAT
- £235,443.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 December 2025 to 1 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The following points outline why this equipment can only be sourced from Instron:
A key objective of the curriculum project is to expand the department's capacity to deliver excellent practical education, hands-on experience, and training to undergraduate students on a larger scale. This will reduce the number of sessions per cohort and improve access to essential resources. The purchase of this new dynamic tester is intended to complement the existing units which are all Instron.
To achieve our investment objectives, all units must operate seamlessly within the teaching environment. Instructional delivery requires consistent software and interface functionality across all machines to ensure cohesive engagement during sessions.
Supplier
Instron - Division of ITW Ltd
- Companies House: 559693
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGX-2826-LVCT
Saxon House 2-4, Victoria Street
Windsor
SL4 1EN
United Kingdom
Email: UK_Sales@instron.com
Website: http://www.Instron.co.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
- Companies House: RC000653
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYG-2396-XCRZ
Northcote House, Queens Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Website: http://www.exeter.ac.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government