AwardedAwarded 4 September 2026
Service, Maintenance, Calibration and Technical Support Agreement for Instron Mechanical Testing Systems
NPL Management Limited · Public undertaking
In brief
NPL Management Limited awarded architecture and engineering work to Instron - Division of ITW Ltd on 4 September 2026.
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What the notice says
Provision of a comprehensive annual service, maintenance, calibration and technical support agreement by Instron - Division of ITW Ltd for NPL's fleet of mechanical and materials testing systems. The contract covers the period 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027 and includes preventative maintenance, service engineer support, software support through Instron Connect, technical assistance, priority breakdown response, software updates, and maintenance of electromechanical, servohydraulic, ElectroPuls and high-rate testing systems.
The agreement supports a range of critical laboratory assets used within the Mechanical Test Facility, including 50 kN, 100 kN, 250 kN and 1000 kN testing frames, servohydraulic machines, ElectroPuls systems, dynamic testing systems, load cells, and associated Bluehill and WaveMatrix software platforms. The services ensure continued measurement accuracy, reliability, traceability, and compliance with laboratory accreditation and metrology requirements.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Instron - Division of ITW Ltd | £7,379,445 | 4 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 092484-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 092484-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 September 2026.