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Supply, delivery, installation, consumables and maintenance of a High-Resolution X ray micro-Computed Tomography System for the 3D Non-Destructive Testing of advanced materials for the aerospace, civil, maritime and green technology industries.

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Oct 2025 at 10:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Sep 2025 at 11:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 11:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 09:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, consumables, and maintenance of a High-Resolution X-ray micro-Computed Tomography System. The contract, awarded to LK METROLOGY GROUP LTD, focuses on the non-destructive testing of advanced materials utilised in aerospace, civil, maritime, and green technology industries. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, covered by the GPA and CPTPP agreements, with a total estimated contract value of £1,230,741.86 including VAT. The award stage of this process concluded on 30th October 2025, with the contract set to commence on 7th November 2025 and extend potentially up to 2037, catering to evolving testing needs at the university's facilities in Belfast, UK.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced imaging systems, particularly those capable of addressing various material densities such as CFRP laminates, glass fibre composites, metals, and alloys. Companies with a stronghold in supplying high-tech equipment and services to the education sector, especially SMEs operating in niche X-ray inspection equipment markets, would find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. The integration of such advanced technological solutions at Queen's University not only facilitates academic and industry-related research but also generates potential collaboration opportunities in related fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, delivery, installation, consumables and maintenance of a High-Resolution X ray micro-Computed Tomography System for the 3D Non-Destructive Testing of advanced materials for the aerospace, civil, maritime and green technology industries.

Notice Description

Queen's University of Belfast wishes to procure a High-Resolution X ray micro-Computed Tomography System for the 3D non-destructive imaging of a wide range of advanced materials. Materials of interest range in density and include, but are not limited to: CFRP laminates, glass fibre composites, foam cored structures, aluminium alloys, steels, nimonic alloys, titanium alloys, and inconel.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Options: Optional modular add-ons may be purchased subject to requirement and funding availability.

Renewal: Options to extend maintenance beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the useful life of the equipment.

Planning Information

The engagement was carried out before this notice was published Queen's staff have undertaken pre market engagement activity including discussions with a number of companies. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market was capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement; 2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement; 3- understand potential lead times, and 4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055089
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069622-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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

CPV Codes

38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,025,618 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,025,618 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LK METROLOGY GROUP LTD

Further Information

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