AwardedAwarded 29 July 2026

3015 Multiaxial Axial-Torsional Fatigue Testing System

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) · Education

In brief

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) awarded laboratory equipment work to Instron - Division of ITW Ltd on 29 July 2026.

The notice gives a value of £300,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 37 months, starting 15 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

A fatigue-rated electromechanical (non-hydraulic) axial-torsional testing system capable of simultaneous and independently controlled axial and torsional loading, suitable for static and dynamic testing in tension, compression, and combined modes.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Instron - Division of ITW Ltd
2 bids received
£326,834
Awarded 18 May 2026
29 July 2026 to 31 July 2031

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 011884-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 045245-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 074121-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

36

Awards

27

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From notice 011884-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 February 2026, last updated 5 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.