Tender

REF: AEMRI-312-PUAC - FMC Portable Ultrasonic Array Controller

TWI LTD

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Tender

23 Feb 2023 at 15:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "REF: AEMRI-312-PUAC - FMC Portable Ultrasonic Array Controller" is being conducted by TWI Ltd, a leading independent research and technology organisation based in Cambridge, UK. The tender falls under the goods category and involves the acquisition of a state-of-the-art portable ultrasonic array controller instrument. The deadline for tender submissions is March 17, 2023, with the award period ending on March 31, 2023. The tender is open for business opportunities in the field of ultrasonic units and advanced testing apparatus.

This tender by TWI Ltd presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in ultrasonic technology and advanced testing instruments to compete for supplying the required portable ultrasonic array controller instrument. Companies with expertise in developing and supplying equipment for industrial testing, particularly in the fields of phased array ultrasonic testing and full matrix capture technologies, are well-suited to participate in this tender. The procurement process is at the open stage, allowing interested businesses to engage with TWI Ltd to potentially secure a contract for providing the required equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REF: AEMRI-312-PUAC - FMC Portable Ultrasonic Array Controller

Notice Description

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.Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) techniques currently used by industrial partners require extensive skill and experience in both the development and set-up and analysis stages of an inspection. As the complexity of the engineering components and structures increase, together with the use of advanced materials, the need to employ more advanced ultrasonic testing methods such as full matrix capture (FMC) increases across a range of engineering industries. TWI Technology Centre (Wales) is actively involved in the development of FMC inspection and analysis techniques aimed at reducing the time, skill and cost burden of quality assurance of components with challenging geometries.In support of this development work, one state-of-the-art, advanced portable ultrasonic array controller instrument to form the core of FMC ultrasonic development and testing is required. The hardware must facilitate the application of the most recent developments in phased array technology and support FMC, VSA and PWI testing in an industrial setting. The unit housing must therefore be appropriate for use in an industrial environment outside of a typical laboratory. The system is intended for remote robotic deployment so must be ruggedized.Any queries relating to this tender must be submitted using the In-Tend correspondence facility. (WA Ref:129392)Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: 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).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-129392
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=129392
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33112200 - Ultrasonic unit

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TWI LTD
Contact Name
The Purchasing Department
Contact Email
purchasing@twi.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1223899000

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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Linton
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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