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Stereo Ultra High-Speed cameras for Digital Image Correlation

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

21 Feb 2025 at 16:28

TenderUpdate

11 Nov 2024 at 14:54

Tender

21 Oct 2024 at 17:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of Stereo Ultra High-Speed cameras for Digital Image Correlation. This falls under the industry category of Speed Camera Equipment (CPV: 34971000) and took place within the region of UKE32, specifically at the university's Western Bank campus in Sheffield. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the tender stage concluded with an award dated 21 February 2025. The key requirement was for two ultra-high-speed cameras to aid in imaging structural deformations in various experimental settings, with a contract value amounting to GBP 332,989. The successful bid was awarded to Dantec Dynamics Ltd.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-speed imaging technology and digital image correlation software. Companies capable of providing advanced camera equipment designed to capture high-frequency events can leverage this procurement to establish a foothold in university-based experimental and research settings. SMEs like Dantec Dynamics Ltd., which emerged as the awarded supplier, demonstrate that small and medium-sized enterprises with innovative solutions can successfully compete and secure contracts in this specialised sector. This contract allows such firms to showcase their technological capabilities and potentially secure future projects within academic institutions.

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Notice Title

Stereo Ultra High-Speed cameras for Digital Image Correlation

Notice Description

Imaging of structural deformation from events like blast, ballistic impact or high-frequency transducers, requires incredibly high framing rates. This will require two ultra-high-speed cameras, which will be housed outside a protective blast chamber and in close proximity to safe structural experiments. These images will be processed through Digital Image Correlation (DIC) software

Lot Information

Lot 1

Imaging of structural deformation from events like blast, ballistic impact or high-frequency transducers, requires incredibly high framing rates. This will require two ultra-high-speed cameras, which will be housed outside a protective blast chamber and in close proximity to safe structural experiments. These images will be processed through Digital Image Correlation (DIC) software

Options: As provided within the tender documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04afda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006998-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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


CPV Codes

34971000 - Speed camera equipment

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£332,989 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
David Middle
Contact Email
dave.middle@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142221560

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DANTEC DYNAMICS

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