Award

4014/JN/24 - High Resolution and High Positional Accuracy 3D Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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03 May 2024 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for a High Resolution and High Positional Accuracy 3D Microscope, valued at £291,029.20 GBP. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (above threshold). The contract period is scheduled to start on 23rd May 2024 and end on 24th May 2024. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the tender completed on 6th March 2024. The main procurement category is for goods related to Microscopes.

This tender by the University of Sheffield for a 3D microscope presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, in the imaging, inspection, and measurement industry. Companies specialising in high-resolution optical equipment manufacturing and inspection technology would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on component quality inspection and manufacturing defect detection makes it an ideal project for businesses with expertise in advanced microscopy and quality control solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4014/JN/24 - High Resolution and High Positional Accuracy 3D Microscope

Notice Description

There is currently the need for a high resolution, high positional accuracy 3D microscope to aid component quality inspection (form & textural) at the AMRC. The research will involve manufacturing defect detection, with non-contact scans for geometry profile, metallic burring, CFRP delamination and uncut fibres. Automated scanning, easy machine configuration changes (for example lens changes) and variable light setting will aid in rapid inspection for multiple non-connected regions per workpiece. The components/features of interest will range in geometries. Most inspection will be within a working area of 200 x 200 mm in x and y, however scans with working areas up to 300 x 300 mm would be desired. Cutting tool scanning is another research area of interest, using the equipment to be purchased to scan cutting edges for tool wear analysis, requiring the ability to grip and rotate cutting tools. This is an FTS 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 If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University is, on a voluntary basis, operating under the Public Contracts Regulations (as defined above) for this procurement case and is therefore advertising this opportunity in Contracts Finder with an obligation to comply with these regulations. By doing so, it does not become a contracting authority and there is no implied obligation to comply with procurement legislation for other procurement cases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23882161-7cfa-4f49-b2e8-52aae6a9e510
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/545a92b1-2994-4887-9a0d-5ca7df5eccb7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£292,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£291,029 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 May 2024 - 24 May 2024 30 days
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

OPTIMAX IMAGING INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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