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    ContractsThermal Manikin for Clothing Insulation and Environmental Testing
    Closed contract

    Thermal Manikin for Clothing Insulation and Environmental Testing

    Contract value
    £118k
    Closed 16 Jul 2026

    Full-scale thermal manikin for testing clothing insulation and measuring thermal environments in vehicles and buildings.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· WalesPublished 29 Jun 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £118k
    Closed 16 Jul 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 16 Jul 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£118,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      16 Jul 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Wales

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 16 Jul 2026. Awaiting award.

    29 Jun 2026Today16 Jul 2026

    Brief

    Procurement opportunity for a full-scale thermal manikin (human-form thermal dummy) to be used for: (1) measuring the insulation properties and thermal performance of clothing and protective garments; (2) evaluating thermal environments within vehicles to assess heating and cooling system effectiveness; and (3) studying thermal conditions in buildings to optimize climate control and comfort. The manikin should be capable of simulating human heat dissipation and thermal response. Qualified suppliers should have experience manufacturing or supplying thermal manikins that meet industry standards for thermal testing and environmental simulation.

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    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06bf63
    CU
    Buyer
    Cardiff University
    Sector
    Research & Innovation