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    ContractsTriaxial Materials Load Tester Purchase
    Awarded contract

    Triaxial Materials Load Tester Purchase

    Awarded
    £63.7k
    Published 15 Jul 2026

    The University of Edinburgh is purchasing a triaxial materials load tester to support its research and testing requirements.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 15 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £63.7k
    Published 15 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £63,711
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Scotland

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • GI
      GDS Instruments
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    15 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The University of Edinburgh is seeking to procure a triaxial materials load tester for research and testing purposes. This specialized equipment is required to meet the University's specific technical specifications for material testing applications. The University has identified GDS Instruments as the primary supplier capable of delivering a solution that fully satisfies their requirements. Interested suppliers should contact the University to discuss their capabilities and propose solutions. The procurement process aims to secure equipment that meets established performance standards and technical criteria for materials testing operations.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-068028
    UE
    Buyer
    University Of Edinburgh
    Sector
    Research & Innovation