Planning

Provision of a Non-Contact Surface Profiler for an A.I. Microscope Project

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Planning

02 Oct 2019 at 13:58

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

01 Oct 2019 at 09:52

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is planning to procure a Non-Contact Surface Profiler for an A.I. Microscope Project, with a budget of £23,972. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and is located in Southampton, England. Currently at the planning stage, the open procedure has been initiated as the method of procurement, aimed at suppliers capable of delivering the specified technology. Key dates to note include a contract period set to commence on 1st December 2019 and conclude on 30th November 2020, with future notices anticipated on 23rd October 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in optical measurement equipment, precision engineering, and related technologies to engage with a renowned educational institution. Companies that can provide non-contact measurement solutions, particularly those employing optical methods like white light interferometry, will be well-positioned to compete. Given that prior ex-demonstrator solutions will be considered, both small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms with relevant expertise could find a valuable avenue for growth in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Non-Contact Surface Profiler for an A.I. Microscope Project

Notice Description

The University of Southampton is seeking suppliers who can deliver against supplying a non-contact surface profiler for use in an A.I. microscope project. The intended purpose of the device is to allow accurate measurements of the 3-dimensional shape of a test object. The measurement must be made without contacting the surface so devices that use optical methods such as white light interferometry are required. After the measurement, 3d data that describes the test object surface must be readily accessible and in a format that is suitable for subsequent calculations. The test object will typically be a laser machined sample (i.e. a nominally flat surface with raised or indented features of interest). Typical surface features will each be 10 - 500 um in size (in plane) but these may be arranged in an array that spans several mm. The vertical relief of the sample will typically be < 100 um. The University of Southampton will not discount any solutions provided that are ex-demonstrator.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba0e0bdb-3755-41c7-8bbf-6599fefe83b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fbc946-4ff9-4289-a554-385faadc3c8a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,972 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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