Tender

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

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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06 Aug 2019 at 14:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University is seeking proposals for the supply of a Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) with gear measurement capability, as part of the UKRRIN initiative. This public procurement process, classified under measuring and control equipment, has a total contract value of £500,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submission set for Wednesday, 4th September 2019 at 12:00 British Summer Time (BST), and a contract period spanning from 15th October 2019 to 31st March 2020. Interested suppliers can register their expressions of interest via the University's e-tendering portal.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in precision measurement and control equipment. Companies with experience in the supply, delivery, installation, and after-sales support of advanced measurement technology will be well-positioned to compete. The need for high standards in gear measurement underscores the importance of suppliers with proven capabilities in supporting the research and development of sophisticated engineering projects, especially those aligned with the automotive and engineering sectors.

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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 Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login The contract reference is NU/1520. The deadline for submitting a tender is Wednesday 4th September 2019 at 12:00 British Summer Time (BST).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c88744-b27b-4f8b-b195-da69db8ac5f9
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
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
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

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