# GB-Leeds: 2929 - Automatic Triaxial System

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [University of Leeds](/buyers/university-of-leeds/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £50,000
- Published: 31 August 2017
- Planned start: 16 October 2017
- Planned end: 16 October 2018
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: d3034afe-d2c2-49b2-a80d-81509e858dbe-168592
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae89f2d9-34ae-4d9c-840e-d7aab082e80b

## Description

The University of Leeds is seeking tenders for an Automatic Triaxial Testing Machine\. We require an Axial Load unit \(including servo hydraulic control console and compression frame with a minimum rating of 2000 kN\) and confining pressure control unit suitable for triaxial testing\. In combination, we are seeking tenders for an Axial Load Unit and Confining pressure control unit allow the performance of full stress-path tests, in full automatic mode\. Software must be included for compression, flexure, indirect tensile tests, and elastic modulus determination, Rock testing \[uniaxial and triaxial\] must be possible in load, displacement and strain control\. PC and printer are to be included\. Quotation is to include delivery Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises \(SMEs\)\. However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3034afe-d2c2-49b2-a80d-81509e858dbe-168592)