Planning

Supply, Install and Commission Equipment for Material Lab Expansion at AFRC

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

26 Nov 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is initiating a planned procurement process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of equipment for the expansion of its Material Lab at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) in Inchinnan, Renfrew. The procurement will involve a single supplier providing equipment that includes a cut-off saw, metallographic sample grid and polisher, and several other specialised tools, with an estimated value of £180,000. Organisations interested in this opportunity should note that the communication regarding further details is expected by 9 December 2019, and this tender is classified under the Education industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of industrial equipment and related installation services, particularly in the educational sector. Companies that manufacture or distribute laboratory equipment, especially those with expertise in metallographic tools and material processing machines, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could enable businesses to expand their market presence and establish important relationships with a leading educational institution in the UK.

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Notice Title

Supply, Install and Commission Equipment for Material Lab Expansion at AFRC

Notice Description

The University requires a Supplier to supply, install and commission the following equipment for the AFRC facility: - Cut off Saw - Metallographic Sample Grid and Polisher - Modular Extensions - Hot Mounting Press - Electronic Polisher / Etcher - Vibro Polisher The equipment will be installed at Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), Inchinnan, Renfrew. Please note your interest for this requirement if you can provide all the equipment stated above.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires a single supplier to supply, install and commission the following equipment for the AFRC facility: - Cut off Saw - Metallographic Sample Grind and Polisher - Hot Mounting Press - Electronic Polisher / Etcher - Vibro Polisher Cut Off Saw specification is as listed below: - 14" Cut off Saw for Metallographic specimen preparation - Samples must be able to be suitably clamped in the x, y and z directions - Samples able to be moved in the x, y and z directions once clamped in place. - Can cut samples of at least 135mm in diameter - Able to cut samples of at least 5Kg in weight - minimum - Variable feed rate - Variable disc speed - Pulsed cutting - Light in the chamber - Programmable cutting routines. Metallographic Sample Grind and Polisher specification is as listed below: -Semi-automatic programmable metallographic sample grind and polisher with dual working wheels. - Must have 2 off 300mm diameter working discs - Must include carousel for grinding and polishing moulds of the size 25mm, 32mm and 40mm diameter - Must have the option of single central force/pressure or individual sample force/pressure - Must have a water rinsing tap - Must be able to determine the amount of material removed with an accuracy of 0.01mm or better - Must include automatic dispensers - Must be able to vary the following parameters: Head rotation speed/ Base rotation speed/ Force/pressure on sample/ Water on/off - Must be able to store a minimum of 15 grinding /polishing programs Mounting Press specification is as listed below: - 2x Modular Opal X-press 2 additional (slave) hot mounting press units - Must be able to be attached to the Opal X-Press 2 (Master) Hot mounting press - One of the additional units must have a 25mm mould size - One of the additional units must have a 40mm mould size Electrolytic Polisher / Etcher specification is as listed below: - Vibration polisher for metallographic specimens - Must have variable vibration frequency. - Must have rim enclosure - Must include 6 off each sample holders for 25mm, 32mm and 40mm diameter moulds Supplier must install and commission all machines. Delivery shall be within three (3) to four (4) months with training and commissioning to be confirmed at a later date

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000605748
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373441
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kirstie.peffers@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415482823

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373441
    Supply, Install and Commission Equipment for Material Lab Expansion at AFRC - The University requires a Supplier to supply, install and commission the following equipment for the AFRC facility: - Cut off Saw - Metallographic Sample Grid and Polisher - Modular Extensions - Hot Mounting Press - Electronic Polisher / Etcher - Vibro Polisher The equipment will be installed at Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), Inchinnan, Renfrew. Please note your interest for this requirement if you can provide all the equipment stated above.

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