Video Extensometry Upgrade
About This Opportunity
Services contract awarded by Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom): Video Extensometry. education & training. Awarded to ZwickRoell Ltd (GBP 74K, Jan 2026).
This is a services contract in the education and training and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Software and Hardware. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
This procurement is for the supply, installation, calibration and support of a non‑contact video extensometry system (hardware and software) compatible with the existing 100kN Zwick 1474 tensile testing machine at 1710 Naval Air Squadron, HMNB Portsmouth. The new capability will enable high‑accuracy, non‑contact strain measurement for metallic, polymeric, composite and rubber materials testing, supporting ISO17025‑accredited testing. The requirement includes installation, training, calibration, software compatibility with TestXpert III, and ongoing support to modernise existing equipment and expand in‑house materials testing capability.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 4, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 019646-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence has issued 906 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 36 currently open and 682 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Security, Defense & Justice. Tenders span 6 countries including CY, Singapore, and New Zealand. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 019646-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to ZwickRoell Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Ministry of Defence in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
ZwickRoell Ltd was awarded the contract for £74,035. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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