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# Supply and Installation of Multiple Axis Cyclic Dynamic Shear System for the NBIF

[University of Birmingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-birmingham)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

22 Nov 2017

Deadline

Closed

6 Dec 2017

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

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## About this tender

Supply and Installation of Multiple Axis Cyclic Dynamic Shears System

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM INVITES TENDERS FOR THE SUPPLY OF THE FOLLOWING:

### Multiple Axes Cyclic Dynamic Shear Apparatus

o Types of control required by the device include:

- Single and Multi-stage tests

ii. Consolidation

iii. Constant sample area (K0, Kzero)

iv. Cyclic shear (simple and multiple axes)

- Rotating direction of shear

vi. Stress and Strain

vii. Automatic loading

viii. Consolidation (Axial load) force of 5kN or above

ix. X and Y axes loads of 2kN or above

- X and Y axes displacement accuracy 0.1 or better over measured range

xi. Low frequency cyclic loading up to 1Hz or above

xii. Constant displacement (load response)

xiii. Static load (displacement response)

xiv. Ability to handle multiple sample sizes from 50mm and above

o In addition the following are required or considered

xv. Single and Multi-stage tests

xvi. Local and remote control options.

xvii. Multiple waveforms (optional)

xviii. Programmable experimental sequences

xix. Optional Saturated and unsaturated testing

xx. Optional Bender elements

xxi. Optional Cell pressure

### Support and service help

A reliable service package is required to ensure the full upkeep and efficiency of the product. This can range from service care contracts for durations after installation to warranties for equipment and please specify what they include. This also will include all technical support and training as well as potential application requirements in the future. The suppliers will agree to provide operational support for the duration of the paid for service contract.

A 2 year warrantee with options to extend to 5 years.

All tender questions must be answered within the tender form to facilitate comparison of responses. Please do not just put refer to attached documentation. You may refer to attached documentation in addition to the form answer.

Additional information:

All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; [in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham](https://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham)

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## CPV classification

Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

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