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CfT: LA3645C - TCD - CFT for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Calibration of an Integrated Controller and Software for a Real Time Hybrid Structural Test System for Trinity College Dublin (TCD)

Workarea:
Laboratory Workarea
Name of Contracting Authority:
Education Procurement Service (EPS)
Title:
LA3645C - TCD - CFT for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Calibration of an Integrated Controller and Software for a Real Time Hybrid Structural Test System for Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
CfT CA Unique ID:
LA3645C
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
Trinity College Dublin request the supply of an Integrated Controller and Software for a Real Time Hybrid Structural Test System for testing of structures subjected to dynamic loading. The new controller and software package will be direct replacements for antiquated components in an existing real-time hybrid testing system. This system uses a 150kN actuator to apply force and/or displacement to test specimens. Hydraulic power supplied by an air-cooled HPU with a capacity of 100lpm. Hybrid testing is an advanced form of structural testing that integrates laboratory experiments with computational modelling. The structure to be investigated is partitioned into two substructures, one of which is physically tested in the laboratory while the response of the other is modelled using computational methods. The test controller and associated software will enable real-time hybrid testing of structures subjected to dynamic loading. The new controller and software package will be direct replacements for antiquated components in an existing real-time hybrid testing system in the TCD structural engineering laboratory. This system uses an MTS 244.23 150kN actuator to apply force and/or displacement to test samples, with hydraulic power supplied by an MTS SilentFlo 515.3 HPU. Hybrid testing integrates laboratory experiments with computational modelling. The structure to be investigated is partitioned into two substructures, one of which is physically tested in the laboratory while the response of the other is modelled using computational methods.
Procurement Type:
Supplies
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
38000000-Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
31131100-Actuators
38434000-Analysers
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
265,000
Awarded (CAN) value:
212,902.4
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
24/03/2026 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
12/03/2026 12:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
24/03/2026 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
36 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
12 months
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
Yes
Date of Publication/Invitation:
23/02/2026 03:22
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:124945-202...
Date of Awarding:
01/05/2026 15:06
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two