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Stereo Ultra High-Speed cameras for Digital Image Correlation

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

21 Feb 2025 at 16:52

Award Notice
Tender

21 Oct 2024 at 18:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Sheffield, seeking to acquire Stereo Ultra High-Speed cameras for Digital Image Correlation. Classified under the industry category of Speed Camera Equipment and Cameras, this tender relates to the imaging of structural deformation from high-speed events. The equipment will be located in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The procurement method was an open procedure above the threshold, with an initial notice published on 21 October 2024. The tender closed on 20 November 2024, with a contract period from 1 February 2025 to 30 April 2025. The University of Sheffield has awarded the contract to Dantec Dynamics Ltd for a value of £332,989, starting on 24 February 2025 and ending on 4 April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in high-speed imaging equipment, particularly those with capabilities in ultra-high-speed cameras and Digital Image Correlation software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this project, making it an excellent growth opportunity for companies within these sectors. Engaging in such high-profile projects with a reputable institution like the University of Sheffield can help enhance business credibility and expand market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stereo Ultra High-Speed cameras for Digital Image Correlation

Notice Description

Imaging of structural deformation from events like blast, ballistic impact or high-frequency transducers, requires incredibly high framing rates. This will require two ultra-high-speed cameras, which will be housed outside a protective blast chamber and in close proximity to safe structural experiments. These images will be processed through Digital Image Correlation (DIC) software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46068e65-1195-4912-bf76-74ae7333e4e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8754ef58-c737-4d5f-84b0-ea17d2da2a7d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

CPV Codes

34971000 - Speed camera equipment

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£332,989 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 4 Apr 2025 1-6 months
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

DANTEC DYNAMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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