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Composites Characterisation Equipment (Manufacturing Integrity) for the AFRC

University of Strathclyde

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2018 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Feb 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Composites Characterisation Equipment is being conducted by the University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK. This process falls under the goods category and is part of the purchasing activities for educational purposes. The tender was initiated on the 9th of February 2018, with a submission deadline set for the 7th of March 2018, while the contract was signed on the 26th of March 2018. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, allowing a wide participation from potential suppliers, and the award for this contract was successfully given to Netzsch Instruments.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and installation of advanced characterisation equipment, particularly those with expertise in thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, and dynamic mechanical analysis. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and hold the necessary quality assurance certifications are well-positioned to compete. The successful contractor will not only be involved in the installation and commissioning of the required equipment but may also have the potential for further engagements given the University's option to request additional services or supplies in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Composites Characterisation Equipment (Manufacturing Integrity) for the AFRC

Notice Description

As part of the growth and expansion plans for the AFRC the centre requires composites characterisation equipment to validate the integrity of composite materials such that it is of sufficient precision for the aerospace sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires a Supplier to install and commission a composites characterisation equipment that will include: - Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) to ascertain the mass change of a sample as a function of temperature and/or time in a controlled environment - Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) to ascertain the difference between the heat-flow rate between a sample and reference as a function of temperature and/or time - Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) to ascertain the viscoelastic properties of polymer materials during a controlled temperature and/or frequency programme. Please refer to Appendix M Guidance Notes for the ESPD in the General Attachments area of PCS-T for full details on the minimum technical and financial criteria for participating in this contract. Tenderers should note the criteria for Part 4C.1.2 Services in the ESPD, contained in the Qualification envelope of PCS-T, also detailed below. Tenderers will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in this part II.2.4 of the OJEU Contract Notice.

Options: The University reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as the extension of existing supplies or installations. The University may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000526727
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314686
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,568 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Netzsch Instruments

Further Information

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