The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester

Descriptions

This Notice relates to an open tender above the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods related to research and development equipment required by the Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) department at the University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority). The Contracting Authority envisions a single supplier shall undertake the contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Cryogenic Mechanical Tester. The Contracting Authority will require the equipment to be delivered, installed and commissioned on campus at the University of Strathclyde. The equipment is grant funded and aligned to Innovate UK’s (UKRI) ZEST1 Zero Emissions for Sustainable Transport Project. entails research into High Temperature Superconductors (HTS). The equipment will be used to mechanically characterize composite/metal/superconductor materials that will be used in cryogenic aviation propulsion systems.