AwardedAwarded 20 January 2026
Video Extensometry Upgrade
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence awarded construction and IT and software work to ZwickRoell Ltd on 20 January 2026.
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What the notice says
This procurement is for the supply, installation, calibration and support of a non‑contact video extensometry system (hardware and software) compatible with the existing 100kN Zwick 1474 tensile testing machine at 1710 Naval Air Squadron, HMNB Portsmouth. The new capability will enable high‑accuracy, non‑contact strain measurement for metallic, polymeric, composite and rubber materials testing, supporting ISO17025‑accredited testing. The requirement includes installation, training, calibration, software compatibility with TestXpert III, and ongoing support to modernise existing equipment and expand in‑house materials testing capability.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| ZwickRoell Ltd | £74,035 | 21 January 2026 to 20 January 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 019646-2026
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From notice 019646-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.