Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c36-94eb-70e3-b322-546b6158d672/shear-and-tensile-testing-of-bolts closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Shear and tensile testing of bolts [CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ctm-portal-for-the-nda-shared-services-alliance) Often single bidder Estimated value £60,000 to £90,000 Published 17 Dec 2019 Deadline Closed 15 Jan 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Contractor shall carry out a destructive programme of various bolt grades and sizes, loaded in double shear, single shear and tension. The purpose of the testing is to measure force and displacement throughout the tests that can be used to validate Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models. From the validated FEA models INS can infer failure criteria of the bolts and bars which can be used as acceptance criteria during development of nuclear transport packages. ## CPV classification Bolts Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/25240d7c-4935-40a5-a97f-330ff6bca52b) 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 CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ctm-portal-for-the-nda-shared-services-alliance) [Sector More Construction materials & structures tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-materials) ## More tenders like this [Supply of Paint and Consumables - Selhurst Depot · Thameslink Southern Great Northern Limited (TSGN) · 65 days left · 23 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-c917-7350-8f5d-c9d3b15bb2a8/supply-of-paint-and-consumables-selhurst-depot) [Construction materials and associated items – fourniture de materiaux et materiels POUR LE centre technique municipal (batiment, voirie, PARC auto, espaces verts) et controles techniques reglementaires POUR vehicules · Mairie de Millau · 28 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6495-71e8-ae4c-8d176d16894c/france-construction-materials-and-associated-items-fourniture-de-materiaux-e) [Modular and portable buildings – Lieferung, Installation, Inbetriebnahme einer Recycling- und Sortierstation mit NIR-Technik, bestehend aus: Los 1: Sortierstation mit NIR-Technik, Los 3: Mechanische Recyclinganlage · Hochschule Niederrhein · 34 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6742-71be-8cda-ad55d5cb484e/germany-modular-and-portable-buildings-lieferung-installation-inbetriebnah) [Partitions – Prequalification Contract 2442 Laminate and steel plate doors and Contract 2431 System walls - The New Aker · Helse Sør-Øst RHF · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7df1-70ba-83da-fe73ffdd49ba/norway-partitions-prequalification-contract-2442-laminate-and-steel-plate-do) [Cartons – fournitures de conservation · SCN Archives nationales · 34 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-61aa-736d-b1b5-b65c4249b68d/france-cartons-fournitures-de-conservation) [Plumbing and heating materials – Marché à bons de commandes - fournitures sanitaires et chauffage · La Dinantaise · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-f550-736d-908b-05a9208859c8/belgium-plumbing-and-heating-materials-marche-a-bons-de-commandes-fournitu)