Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-14c3-71b2-a9a1-d0f56c184030/instron-accessories awarded GB direct award procedure # Instron accessories [Aston University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/aston-university) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 23 Sept 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## About this tender Aston recently ordered a Universal Testing System for tensile, compression and flexure testing, secured through external research funding. The accessories required to support teaching across multiple construction materials and testing methodologies are currently unavailable. The funding available is to purchase a range of accessories to allow us to make full use of the machine in teaching activities. This purchase will unlock the educational use of the Universal Testing System for teaching civil engineering students and move students from observing demonstrations to undertaking independent testing of a wide variety of samples, developing skills directly applicable to professional construction and engineering practice. Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0778f7-2026-09-23T16:22:04+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0778f7-2026-09-23T16:22:04+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Aston University: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/aston-university) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Hendon Library: School Libraries and Resources Service (SLRS) refit 2026/27 · London Borough of Barnet · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-41d4-73a3-9712-1003545b8a8c/hendon-library-school-libraries-and-resources-service-slrs-refit-202627) [Supply and Delivery of Grounds Machinery · Northern Ireland Housing Executive · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-43e1-7009-9f7c-436fa2a91825/supply-and-delivery-of-grounds-machinery) [Pest Control Services Concession 2027-30 (FH2610191) · The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-44f9-7309-afae-daba3a678a46/pest-control-services-concession-2027-30-fh2610191) [NCC1999 NE Rural Growth Programme Evaluation · Northumberland County Council · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-464d-73d3-9c3e-e81aa703d9f0/ncc1999-ne-rural-growth-programme-evaluation) [SONI090 – Client-Side Advisor · SONI Ltd · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4736-72ba-9b73-0e325c4a96e5/soni090-client-side-advisor)