Supply and Installation of Very High Cycle Fatigue Test Machine for Newcastle University
Newcastle University · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply and Installation of Very High Cycle Fatigue Test Machine for Newcastle University
Awarded 11 Feb 2020
Awarded11 Feb 2020
Value£164,722.22
SupplierShimadzu UK Ltd
AgencyNewcastle University
RegionNorth East
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 7mo ago2mo term
Awarded 11 Feb 2020Expired 30 Mar 2020
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Newcastle University awarded a contract to Shimadzu UK Ltd for the supply, delivery, and installation of a very high cycle fatigue test machine, including after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance.
The equipment supports the Joint Rolling Stock Centre of Excellence, part of the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN), funded by HEFCE.
It enables fatigue testing at high frequency, reaching 10^10 cycles in under 6 days and screening tests up to 10^7 cycles in weeks, aiding research and development projects and student research.
The contract value is £164,722.22.
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