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Supply and Delivery of a Dynamometer

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Dynamometer intended for use at the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). This process, initiated as a tender, followed an open procurement method and targeted the goods sector. The contract was awarded to Kistler Instruments Ltd on 15 March 2022, with a contract value of £59,913.80. The Dynamometer, designed to measure cutting forces during machining, plays a crucial role in optimising machining strategies and enhancing tool life. The procurement process is classified as complete and forms part of the education sector, aligning with public sector procurement standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in precision instruments and manufacturing technology. Companies with experience in supplying high-performance machining equipment and those capable of meeting specific technical criteria, such as IP67 dust and liquid protection, will find themselves well-suited to compete. The tender requirement emphasises the need for suppliers to demonstrate relevant experience and financial stability, making it an attractive proposition for SMEs in the engineering and manufacturing sectors looking to expand their portfolio within the education and research industries.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of a Dynamometer

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde sought to secure a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply and deliver a Dynamometer to the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). The base plate Dynamometer will be used to measure cutting forces on a component during machining.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde seek to secure a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply, deliver and commission a Dynamometer at the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). The base plate Dynanometer will be used to measure cutting forces on a component during machining. It is envisioned that this technology will help to eliminate scrap and can improve cutting tool life. The understanding of cutting forces can help to optimize machining strategies and optimizing cutting parameters by lowering cutting forces during machining. The Specification for the requirement will include the non-exhaustive list: - Please confirm your offered solution can provide Cutting force measurement in high performance machining applications. Must be able to cover -25 to 25 kN and -2500Nm to 2500Nm (M) - The supplier's proposed solution and all connecting components must be suitable for use in a machining environment including but not limited to; corrosion-resistance, IP67 dust and liquid protection, and protection against penetration by cutting fluids, carbon fibre nanofibre cuttoffs and sharp-edged swarf by splashing water or cutting fluid -The offered solution must not exceed footprint measurements of 260x200x60 mm (LxWxH) - The offered solution will have a force measurement range between -30kN - 60kN -Please confirm the Dynamometer can be used for the below noted types of machining: * Milling, * turning * surface * grinding * drilling

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000683862
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444070
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,913 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Blair Williamson, Procurement Co-Ordinator
Contact Email
blair.williamson@strath.ac.uk, jen.robertson@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415484451

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KISTLER INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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