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REF: AEMRI-252-ACIS - NDE phased array ultrasonic array controller and inspection software - automated inspection

TWI LTD

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Award

08 Mar 2023 at 09:38

Tender

20 Dec 2022 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The TWI Ltd, a research and development organisation based in Cambridge, UK, has concluded a procurement process for a NDE phased array ultrasonic array controller and inspection software for automated inspections in the UK civil nuclear sector, with equipment delivery, installation, and acceptance required by the end of June 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the awarding body being TWI Ltd. The procurement category was goods related to Ultrasound scanners, and the total contract value was £652,917.25 GBP, signed on 8th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing, fabrication, and integrity management technologies to engage in the development of automated ultrasonic inspections for the UK civil nuclear sector. Companies with expertise in modelling and simulation, high-performance materials and structures, robotic inspection, and NDE techniques could find this tender suitable for business growth. The deadline for equipment delivery, installation, and acceptance is critical for interested businesses to consider, as these must be completed before the end of June 2023 to meet project requirements.

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Notice Title

REF: AEMRI-252-ACIS - NDE phased array ultrasonic array controller and inspection software - automated inspection

Notice Description

This array controller and supporting software inspection system is to enable development of fully automated ultrasonic inspections of components within the UK civil nuclear sector and will enable setup, data acquisition and analysis.Please be advised equipment must be delivered, installed (where applicable) and accepted before the end of June 2023.Please ensure all communication, including queries, is sent via the correspondence facility within In-Tend.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TWI is one of the world's foremost independent research and technology organisations, with expertise in solving problems in all aspects of manufacturing, fabrication and whole-life integrity management technologies.Established in Cambridge, UK in 1946 and with facilities across the globe, the company has a first class reputation for service through its teams of internationally respected consultants, scientists, engineers and support staff, whose knowledge and expertise is available to its Industrial Members as and when they require.This specification has been produced as part of an initiative known as AEMRI (Advanced Engineering Materials Research Institute), which is funded by the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) using European Regional Development Funds (ERDF). AEMRI seeks to create a unique facility housing a critical mass of equipment, expertise and resources. AEMRI provides an environment to test and prove the limits of performance of advanced materials. Through the use of advanced modelling and simulation methods, full, large-scale mechanical test structures will be designed and built upon finite element analysis (FEA) calculations. Advanced, automated non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques will be developed with the aim of saving the industry time and production costs as well as minimising the risk of catastrophic structural failures. AEMRI will deliver the objectives of the project through the following four technical strands:-- Modelling and Simulation of High Performance Materials and Structures. - Advanced Robotic Inspection of Complex Geometry Structures.- Inspection Systems for Very Large Structures for the Green Energy Sector.- Nuclear Fabrication Research Centre.This array controller and supporting software inspection system is to enable development of fully automated ultrasonic inspections of components within the UK civil nuclear sector and will enable setup, data acquisition and analysis.Please be advised equipment must be delivered, installed (where applicable) and accepted before the end of June 2023.Please ensure all communication, including queries, is sent via the correspondence facility within In-Tend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039305
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006687-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33112300 - Ultrasound scanners

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£652,917 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TWI LTD
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@twi.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB21 6AL
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Linton
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDDYFI

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