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(NU/1520) Supply of a Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) with gear measurement capability

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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03 Dec 2019 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which has issued a tender for the supply of a Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) with gear measurement capability, primarily aimed at the measuring and control equipment industry. Located in Newcastle, England, the procurement is currently in the Award stage. The tender closed on 4th September 2019, with a total contract value of £568,315. The contract period is set to begin on 12th December 2019 and end on 31st March 2020. This open procurement method allows for broad participation in the bidding process.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced measuring and control technologies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can supply bespoke equipment and provide after-sales support and training. Companies with expertise in high-precision machinery are well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in the automotive or manufacturing sectors, as the contract involves the provision of equipment crucial for calibrating gearboxes and ensuring their performance in rigorous testing environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1520) Supply of a Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) with gear measurement capability

Notice Description

As part of the UKRRIN, Rolling Stock Centre Initiative, Newcastle University's Design Unit have been awarded a grant by HEFCE to design and build a bespoke, state of the art Dynamic Gearbox Test Facility including a climate chamber for testing of gearboxes and traction drives in extreme environments. There is a requirement to bench mark gearboxes and associated gear elements at the beginning and end of test programs. Gears and gearboxes require the highest standards of geometry measurement to ensure the performance interms of strength, reliability and noise is achieved. The UK National Gear Metrology Laboratory (NGML) in one of the leading gear measurement and calibration facilities worldwide. We have a requirement for a new CMM to extend our general measurement and gear inspection capacity and research activities. At present all gear related metrology work is performed on a single Gear Measuring Machine (GMM). A CMM would expand the scope of the UK National Gear Metrology Laboratory. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance, all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e248883-5d9f-4ab1-82e4-67e258876b92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1de659-35ae-455e-accd-27df99b0abf3
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£568,315 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£568,315 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEXAGON METROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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