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UKSBS PR20075 Interferometric Microscope for Surface Texture & Form Metrology

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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28 Sep 2020 at 07:03

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Tender

25 Aug 2020 at 12:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has initiated a procurement process titled "UKSBS PR20075 Interferometric Microscope for Surface Texture & Form Metrology," aimed at acquiring an interferometric microscope for precision measurement of surface textures and forms. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically optical microscopes. Located in Warrington, the contract requires delivery to the STFC Daresbury Laboratory, with a tender period that concluded on 14 September 2020. The award for this contract was made on 25 September 2020, with the contract period set to commence on 28 September 2020 and last until 31 March 2021. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, with an estimated value of £72,000 and a minimum bid of £50,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers of advanced measurement instruments, research and development firms, and companies focusing on optical technologies. Businesses that specialise in high-precision machinery or optical profilometry would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The requirement for customisation, set-up, and training for the microscope also indicates the necessity for suppliers to provide comprehensive service and support, potentially enhancing their competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS PR20075 Interferometric Microscope for Surface Texture & Form Metrology

Notice Description

UKRI-STFC is seeking to purchase an interferometric microscope optical profiler for measuring the surface texture and form of high-precision machined and optically polished components. The range of surfaces we require to measure is diverse: * High-precision, conventionally machined surfaces with relatively large roughness (50 - 500 nm) and strong curvature giving a large height range (several 100 um) * Diamond turned surfaces with roughness of a few nm and flat or curved shapes * Highly-polished optical surfaces with a few Angstrom roughness. * Patterned surfaces formed by e.g. laser etching with surface steps of the order 100 um UKRI-STFC have an essential requirement to measure surface form of strongly curved surfaces as well as roughness at high vertical and lateral resolution. This means the instrument will need to be able to perform stitching of individual measurements (sub-maps) made with relatively high magnification objectives both accurately and quickly. The need for performing fast scanning at full camera resolution with high vertical resolution will form a key part of the technical specification. The aim is to purchase a non-contact metrology instrument with the capability to simultaneously measure surface texture and form (shape and waviness) of surfaces with large slopes and height variations. The contract is for the supply of an instrument for measuring surface texture and form of precision machined and optical surfaces as described in the Specification. The key components of the contract are: * The core instrument (microscope head, support stand and sample stage), control electronics and cables, computer system and data acquisition software * 5x and 10x magnification objectives, costed separately to allow delayed purchase if required to fit in with budget * Delivery to STFC Daresbury Laboratory, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Warrington WA4 4AD, UK * On-site set-up and testing to demonstrate the required performance is achieved * On-site training in basic instrument operation, including stitching process For the full detailed specification of the requirement, please refer to the document entitled; PR20075 - Specification for an Interferometric Microscope for surface texture & form metrology Additional information: Please Note: Do not apply directly to the Buyer. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. The final date and time for the submission of bids is 14 September at 1400hrs. The contracting authority shall utilise the Delta eSourcing Procurement Tool available at the above link to conduct this procurement. All enquiries with respect to problems or functionality within the tool may be submitted to Delta eSourcing on 08452707050. For communication, please utilise the messaging system within the Delta e-sourcing tool at the above link. Delta is a free self-registration website and this can be done by completing the online questionnaire at https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c061c50-c124-4499-95b1-205496474f41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165c44c9-5b1e-44b3-a35b-2b60236e4bb1
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

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

CPV Codes

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2020 - 21 Dec 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OMNISCAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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