Tender

Universal Tensile Tester

COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

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Tender

24 May 2021 at 13:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Universal Tensile Tester under an open tender process. This project falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with an estimated contract value ranging from £75,000 to £150,000. The tender period ends on 7th June 2021, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 21st June 2021, lasting until 20th June 2025. The installation of the system is scheduled for September 2021 at the CSA Catapult Innovation Centre located in Newport, Wales.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision testing equipment, particularly those capable of providing modular and flexible testing systems that meet international standards such as ISO or ASTM. Companies that can offer installation, calibration, and ongoing maintenance support will be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, SMEs focusing on innovative testing solutions will find this contract appealing as it supports developments in vehicle electrification and compound semiconductor technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Universal Tensile Tester

Notice Description

Scope The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult is looking to create a modular, flexible, accelerated prototype package assembly and test facility to support developments around vehicle electrification incorporating compound semiconductor devices, modules and systems. This would allow experimentation, feasibility, proof of concept and small prototype volume build. As part of the package assembly research and development methodology, we require a tensiometer for tensile, shear, bending, compression, flexure, rupture and creep analysis. We are further interested in properties at temperature between -50 to 300 degC, or circa 300 degC if available). The machine would provide build evaluation and validation for metal, ceramic and multi material 3D printing, where we look to achieve material properties similar to traditionally prepared ceramics and metals. The tool shall be capable of taking standard test tensile, shear and flexural specimen and also testing irregularly shaped parts e.g. lattice, cantilevered fins or hollow components. The system will be installed at the CSA Catapult Innovation Centre, within the Advanced Packaging Prototyping and DER Laboratory which will be equipped with access to all power, gas and services for full installation and operation. System Outline The system architecture is expected to be a standalone testing platform, accompanied by a computer, any gas management system required for functionality. The system shall incorporate all software elements required to control, capture and analyse data generated by the system. The expectation is that the technology will be used for testing metal and ceramics (typically including, silicon nitride, copper, aluminium) and combination of materials such as copper and ceramics. Any proposed machine should be able to meet relevant test standards e.g. ISO or ASTM, some of which have been indicated adjacent to the requirements. A total system solution is required, which covers the workstation, interchangeable accessories, power supplies, user software, a 'quick start' kit, installation (where CSAC provide necessary power and gas connections within 2m of the machines) and training. We require installation, commissioning, calibration, training and continuous support including maintenance for the selected system. The estimated value of the contract is PS75,000 to PS150,000 including all options and extensions. The system will be ordered in June and installed in September 2021. Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity and receive the procurement documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with the reference ICT-2021-050 in the subject field.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe32d08-03f9-4827-af8d-2ee2d14fa3c5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jun 2021 - 20 Jun 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8BE
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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