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Provision of a Microscope-based Vibrometer

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

23 Nov 2020 at 16:49

Award Notice
Tender

24 Jun 2019 at 14:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON is seeking tenders for the "Provision of a Microscope-based Vibrometer," aimed at enhancing vibration measurement capabilities in various applications such as wearable technology and medical implants. This procurement falls under the category of electrical machinery, with a total contract value of £120,000 and a minimum contract value of £110,000. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract scheduled to commence on 17th July 2019 and last until 16th July 2021. The tender submission period ended on 8th July 2019, and interested suppliers should note the delivery location is in Southampton, England.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in electrical equipment and measurement technologies. Companies involved in the development of high-tech sensors, microsystems, and innovative acoustic solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to further growth by establishing relationships with a prominent institution while contributing to cutting-edge research and product development in the fields of engineering and technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Microscope-based Vibrometer

Notice Description

The existing single-point laser vibrometer has limited capabilities that constrain its measurement range. It is primarily used for the measurement of vibration in large structures e.g. vehicles. A micro system analyser would enable enhanced measurements in a very wide range of applications at smaller and larger scales including electronic textiles (e.g. wearable technology), microelectromechanical systems (e.g. microspeakers/acoustic transducers), and medical implants (e.g. smart prosthetics). This equipment would also allows vibrations in micrometre and millimetre length scales to be measured over a broad frequency range. It may be applied to various applications e.g. rail or jet engine condition monitoring. Measurements of microspeaker performance will enable the optimisation of their size and audio quality for future mobile phones. Smart sensors and IoT system integration can be optimised by considering behaviour at different vibration levels. Observing behaviour at various reference points is crucial to evaluate the performance of the device and the quality of the manufacturing process. These measurements can feed into accurate models and data-driven design for real commercial/industrial applications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4eca3b64-c536-4be6-a6a2-e101cb2bd9b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a57dec8c-d851-407e-8b7e-c41a705ff5b6
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,997 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2019 - 16 Jul 2021 2-3 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Tom Whitaker
Contact Email
t.d.whitaker@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380 591796

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLYTEC

Further Information

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