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Depth sensing nanoindentation Instrument

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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Award

31 Jan 2019 at 13:31

Award Notice
Tender

15 Oct 2018 at 09:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth is undertaking a procurement process for a Depth Sensing Nanoindentation Instrument, aimed at enhancing mechanical and tribological measurements in their School of Mechanical and Design Engineering. The tender, classified under the goods category with a value of £140,000, was published on 15 October 2018, and the submission deadline was set for 14 November 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, which is above the threshold, and the contract is set to commence on 9 December 2018, lasting until 31 July 2019, with delivery to be made to Portsmouth, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation, particularly those focused on testing and measuring equipment. Companies equipped to deliver complex installations and associated data analysis software would be well-suited to compete, making this an ideal opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach in the academic and research sectors. The project not only supports teaching and research at the university but also encourages innovation in material testing technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Depth sensing nanoindentation Instrument

Notice Description

Depth Sensing Nanoindentation University of Portsmouth The School of Mechanical and Design Engineering requires a new depth sensing nanoindentation instrument for mechanical and tribological measurements. The school is looking for a supply, installation and commissioning of instrumented nanoindentation unit along with accessories, data acquisition and analysis software as per specifications given below. The instrument will be used for teaching and research to measure and test various materials including, but not limited to polymers, metals, thin films, biomaterials, woods and composites in both ambient and liquid environments. Nanoindentation instrument for the measurement of hardness, elastic modulus and other material properties of bulk materials, from metals to soft polymers to biomaterials, as well as thin films (< 100 nm). Instrument should be capable to perform dynamic and quasi-static nanoindentation, imaging, and nanoscale scratching and wear testing with industry leading sensitivity, reliability and performance. To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a15dcb48-391d-43f1-9314-8fdf2e07e3a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84be311a-f85a-4fbc-aad6-99dafcac935b
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 6-12 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 PORTSMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER FRANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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