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3406/NAMRC/JS/2022 - Flash Analyser for Thermal Diffusivity Measurements

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

30 Nov 2022 at 13:55

Award Notice
Tender

22 Sep 2022 at 08:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is looking for a Flash Analyser for Thermal Diffusivity Measurements on behalf of the Nuclear AMRC. The procurement involves a tender process with a value of £175,000 in the goods category. The closing date for tenders is Monday 24th October 2022 at 12 noon (UK time). The awarded contract, valued at £174,000, has been granted to TA Instruments - A Division of Waters Ltd. The contract period spans from 28th November 2022 to 27th November 2025.

This procurement opportunity for a Flash Analyser presents a chance for businesses in the measuring instruments sector to engage. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. By providing a technology solution for thermal diffusivity measurements to support manufacturing research activities, businesses can contribute towards enhancing materials testing capabilities within the nuclear sector. The opportunity also offers a platform for collaborating on advanced nuclear materials research and development from room temperature to 1600°C.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3406/NAMRC/JS/2022 - Flash Analyser for Thermal Diffusivity Measurements

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Flash Analyser for measuring thermal diffusivity on behalf of the Nuclear AMRC at Brunel Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5WG The Nuclear AMRC (https://www.namrc.co.uk) has a requirement for a Flash Analyser for measuring thermal diffusivity to support manufacturing research activities within the nuclear sector. The currently proposed materials characterisation equipment namely, Flash diffusivity technique will add extra capability to Nuclear AMRC's existing materials testing facility. This capability facilitates measurement of valuable and important parameters such as thermal diffusivity on heat transfer across applied materials to elevated temperatures, Room Temperature (RT - around 20-22degC) to 1600degC. For example, thermo-mechanical treatments in steel, heat treatments in steel/alloys and production processes of heat removal materials affect it's structural properties. These underlying changes can be assessed by this technique that enables measurement of variations in thermal transport property non-destructively. In addition, the flash technique will be a great tool in analysing and generating experimental thermal database including for (but not limited to) newly developed steels/alloys, ceramics and composites. The flash diffusivity equipment is to be installed at the Nuclear AMRC's metallurgical laboratory workspace and will be a great addition to already installed Dilatometer and DSC techniques in generating accurate thermophysical /thermodynamic database for advanced nuclear materials from room temperature to 1600 degC. In the case of heat removal materials property analysis, the thermal diffusivity and specific heat data obtained from this technique in addition to density measurements from our Dilatometer can be combined to estimate the important transport property, i.e. thermal conductivity as a function of temperature. Depending on the thermal history and metallurgical structural changes induced, the variations in transport properties will infer suitable process selection or recommend further improvements on the production process. In addition, reliable values of thermophysical properties of industrially important materials such as ferrous and non-ferrous, composites, ceramics, heat resistant alloys and other vast range of materials can be assessed using the flash diffusivity method. The full technical specification will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest Tender Process/Documentation: This is a Find A Tender Service open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Questions or comments in relation to this tender must be submitted via the In-tend System - at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Monday 24th October 2022 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-063a5c1f-b606-478f-9322-4068134a2741
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335696f1-414d-42d4-8b66-2c996dbe436e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38412000 - Thermometers

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2022 - 27 Nov 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TA INSTRUMENTS - A DIVISION OF WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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